Growth, Orthopedics FAQ

Can I Still Grow Taller at 17? Understanding Height and Bone Growth

Bone growth At 17 years old, is there really no chance to grow taller? My height is 158 cm, but the distance from my left middle finger to my right middle finger is almost 170 cm, which makes my arms look very long. Is this normal? Both of my parents are tall; could it be that I ...

Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: At the age of 17, a girl's growth plates are mostly closed, so the chances of further height increase are likely minimal. An X-ray can be taken to confirm this. The longer upper arm does not indicate any abnormalities if the range of motion is normal. Thank you!

Can Push-Ups and Sit-Ups Stunt Your Growth?

Growth issues I have been doing push-ups and sit-ups for a long time, and now I have developed biceps and abdominal muscles. Will this affect my height growth?

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The areas where you exert force are the muscles in the upper body and near the shoulders, as well as the rectus abdominis and back muscles, which should not affect growth in height.

Does Leg Muscle Training Affect Height Growth?

Leg muscles training Will training my leg muscles hinder my height growth? I have been training for a long time, and I am currently 160 cm tall and weigh 42 kg.

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Height is not solely determined by genetics; if parents are taller, their children are likely to be taller as well. Strengthening the leg muscles through exercise will enhance their power and endurance, but it will not affect overall height.

Understanding Screw Displacement and Bone Healing After Fracture Surgery

Screw displacement Earlier this year, I was involved in a car accident that resulted in a comminuted fracture of my right femur. After surgery, a steel plate and 12 screws were implanted. About four months later, an X-ray revealed that three of the screws at the fracture site had...

Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: If it has not healed after 8 months, the medical likelihood of nonunion requiring further surgery is high. The presence of metal screws and malalignment of the fracture can create an unstable environment for healing. Ultimately, it may be necessary to undergo additional su...

How to Stop Growing Taller: Solutions for Height Concerns

How to stop growing taller? Hello doctor, I am a graduating student from the third year of junior high school. Due to my wide frame and continuous growth, being too tall has caused me a lot of inconvenience. Could you please advise me on how to stop growing taller?

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
At the age of fifteen, during the third year of junior high school, the growth plates should be closing soon. Once they are closed, height growth will cease unless there is an abnormality in growth hormone levels.

Does Late Sleep Affect Bone Growth and Healing Time?

Bone growth Does staying up late affect bone growth or healing time? Also, sometimes I experience sharp pain at the site of my open fracture of the radius where the two bones are fixed with a plate; is this normal? Additionally, I occasionally feel sharp pain below my thumb where...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Staying up late should not affect bone growth, and occasional growing pains are also normal.

Can I Still Grow Taller at 16? Tips for Height Increase

Height increase issues? Hello doctor, I am 16 years old and in the second year of high school, with a height of 168.8 cm. I started my menstrual period in the first year of junior high school. Currently, I am a dance class student, and I hope to reach a height of 172 cm. Is it st...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, once a girl has gone through puberty, she will not grow taller because the growth plates have closed. The growth plates around the knees and near the hip joints usually close between the ages of 14 and 15, which can be observed through X-ray imaging. These areas are wh...

Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Growth and Knee Sounds

Height growth issues Hello, doctor: 1. Since I grew from 150 cm to 168 cm between the first and second year of junior high, I have only reached 170 cm in my second year of college. I would like to know if I still have a chance to grow taller. 2. My right knee makes a cracking sou...

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello, Xiao Yu: Based on your description, you are unlikely to grow taller. It is normal for some joints to make sounds during movement without pain or limitation in activity, and no treatment is necessary. If you have any concerns, please schedule an appointment with the orthope...

Can I Still Grow Taller at 16? Tips on Height Increase and Exercise

Regarding height increase? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about the issue of height. I am 16 years old and my height is 161 cm. I am not sure if this is too short; I really hope to grow another 4 cm to reach my ideal height of 165 cm. I started my menstruation in the fifth gr...

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello, anonymous girl: Based on your description, you entered puberty around the fifth grade (around 11 years old), and during the first 2-3 years, you experienced a rapid growth in height. Now that you are 16 years old, it is unlikely that you will grow much taller, and the chan...

Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Healing Timeline and Recovery Tips

Clavicle fracture I had a car accident on August 3rd and sustained a midshaft clavicle fracture. At that time, the doctor only advised me to wear a figure-eight shoulder strap. However, during my follow-up on August 24th, it was discovered that there was displacement. The doctor ...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
After a fracture surgery, it typically takes about three months for the bone to heal sufficiently. After a few days, new bone growth will begin, but it usually takes six months for the bone to become strong. Once fully healed, one can engage in vigorous activities; however, exces...

Will a Clavicle Fracture Affect My Growth and Throwing Sports?

Clavicle fracture Last September, I fell while running and fractured my right clavicle. Will a clavicle fracture affect my growth? Can I participate in throwing sports?

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the fracture has healed, engaging in exercise will not have any negative effects, and there will be no pain when performing throwing motions, which will not impact growth.

Understanding Open Fracture Recovery: Timeline and Concerns

Fracture healing So, the doctor said that an open fracture takes at least three months to heal bone? Also, I have an open fracture of the right radius, and my thumb feels slightly sore when I rotate it. Is this normal? Will this affect the healing process?

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Fracture healing typically takes about three months, although some cases may extend to around six months. For long bones, if there is no continued bone growth after six months or if healing has not occurred after one year, it can be classified as nonunion. A slight soreness when ...

Understanding Fracture Healing: Pain, Hardware Stability, and Bone Growth

Fracture load Doctor, if a fracture is healing, can we feel the bone growing? Will it hurt when picking things up, and could this lead to the displacement of the metal pins or affect bone growth?

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The emergence of long bones generally does not cause any special sensations. If a fracture has not yet healed, lifting heavy objects may cause pain, and there is a possibility of displacement of the fracture, which can also affect bone growth. Typically, it is necessary to protec...

Understanding Open Fracture Recovery: Ankle Surgery and Future Mobility

Open comminuted fracture of the ankle? Hello Dr. Chen: On July 21, I was involved in a car accident between 5 and 6 PM, resulting in an open comminuted fracture of the right ankle with joint subluxation and a rupture of the fibular-talar ligament. I was discharged from Hsinchu Ma...

Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
The question you inquired about must be determined based on the current condition of the wound and the future evolution of bone growth. Please consult your attending physician. Thank you.

Essential Nutrients for Bone Healing: Tips for Faster Recovery

Help for Bones What should I eat to help with bone growth? Do younger individuals grow faster? I suffered an open fracture of the radius in my right arm due to a car accident, and it has been over two months with no signs of bone healing. What could be the reason for this? I am c...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The role of food in bone healing is primarily to provide nutrients; there are no specific foods or medications that can significantly accelerate bone growth. If someone claims otherwise, it may be an exaggeration of their effects. Delayed fracture healing is related to the severi...

Managing Range of Motion After a Two-Month Open Radius Fracture

Range of motion after a hand fracture? Doctor, I have an open fracture of the right radius that has not healed for over two months, but my hand feels stronger. What kind of movements can I do? Will picking things up or writing affect the healing process?

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Nearby joints can perform movements such as wrist extension and flexion. If there is no pain, external or internal rotation can also be done. Activities like picking up objects or writing do not actually affect growth rate.

Can You Have Sex with a Fracture? Impact on Bone Growth Explained

Fractures are injuries that occur when a bone breaks or cracks due to excessive force or trauma? Can I have sex with a fracture? Will it affect bone growth? Also, does taking calcium supplements help with bone growth?

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
There should be no impact; bone growth is more related to the stability of bone fixation and the necessity of adequate nutrition. Calcium and vitamin D also play a significant role. Taking glucosamine, which is a component of joint cartilage (proteoglycan), does not significantly...

Uneven Rib Cage in My One-Year-Old: Should We Seek Treatment?

One of my son's ribs is higher than the other? Hello Dr. Li, my son just turned one year old and is not yet walking independently. I noticed that when he was about 4.5 months old, the ribs on the right side of his back were more prominent than those on the left, but there do...

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello VIVI, please first have a general pediatrician assess the growth and development. If there are any abnormalities, then refer for further evaluation. Rehabilitation is not necessarily required. Orthopedics, Changhua Hospital, Dr. Li Wen-Hong.

How to Determine If Growth Plates Are Closed and Height Potential at 19?

How to determine if the growth plates have closed and whether there is still potential for height increase? At 19 years old and in your second year of college, with a height of 174 cm, it appears that your growth rate has significantly slowed down since high school, where you gre...

Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Height, when not influenced by diseases, generally depends on factors such as genetics, nutrition, sleep, and exercise. Typically, growth plates should close around the ages of 18-19 for males and 17-18 for females, at which point growth will cease. Growth plates cannot be seen w...

Impact of Walking on Recovery from Open Fracture of the Radius

Issues related to fracture mobility? Doctor, I would like to ask, if I have an open fracture in my right hand and I walk briskly for over an hour while it is immobilized in a cast and suspended from my shoulder, what could happen? It’s impossible not to move at all, but since the...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Such movements are unlikely to affect the ability to perform walking exercises as long as the hands are securely stabilized.

Previous｜Page ｜Next