Understanding Bone Growth After Finger Fracture Surgery: What to Do Next?
Hand fracture ~ After surgery ~ A piece of bone has grown longer? Hello, Director Li. At the end of November, I suffered a work-related injury resulting in fractures of my little finger and ring finger. I underwent surgery in early December 2012, where the doctor used two steel p...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: After a fracture, the human body has a natural ability to heal itself. The bone will grow from the ends of the fracture along the cortex towards the opposite side, which is why the X-ray may show a phenomenon described in your letter as "protruding." This is know...[Read More] Understanding Bone Growth After Finger Fracture Surgery: What to Do Next?
Can a 19-Year-Old Girl Still Grow Taller? Orthopedic Insights
A 19-year-old girl wants to grow a little taller? Since I reached the fourth grade, my height has been stuck at 158 cm, and I have been fluctuating between 160 cm and 158 cm. Recently, I measured my height (using the same device as before) and found that I am now over 1 cm taller...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello~ Generally speaking, once the growth plates have fused, the chances of increasing height are quite low. Posture issues can also affect height to some extent. A hunched back can certainly make a person appear shorter, and a variation of within one centimeter is considered ac...[Read More] Can a 19-Year-Old Girl Still Grow Taller? Orthopedic Insights
Should You Get an X-Ray for Your Child's Growth Concerns?
Height issues Hello, I would like to ask a question. My child is currently twelve years old and just started junior high school, but her height is only 146 cm. She got her first menstrual period around the end of fourth grade. Given her current height, which seems a bit short, sh...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: By examining the X-ray of the growth plates, we can determine whether the bones are still capable of growth, but we cannot predict height. Based on your description, a 12-year-old girl with a height of 146 cm is around the average and is not considered short. If you still ...[Read More] Should You Get an X-Ray for Your Child's Growth Concerns?
Can Calcium Intake Cause a Hump Nose After Nasal Fracture?
Nasal bone fracture I sustained a nasal bone fracture while playing basketball. If I continue to consume soy milk, cow's milk, yogurt, and calcium supplements, will this lead to bone overgrowth and the development of a hump on my nose? Thank you, doctor.
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Nasal bone fractures fall under the scope of plastic surgery, and it is advisable to consult a plastic surgeon. Wishing you peace and health! Sincerely, Dr. Chen.[Read More] Can Calcium Intake Cause a Hump Nose After Nasal Fracture?
Understanding and Managing Pain from Tibial Tuberosity Issues
Treatment and Prevention of Shin Splints When I was 14 years old, I injured my knee while playing basketball, resulting in an oval-shaped bone protrusion below my right knee. Now that I am 19, it still hurts. I believe my growth period is over, but it becomes very painful wheneve...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, pain can be managed with medication or by temporarily reducing physical activity. Surgery is only necessary when severe pain occurs repeatedly and cannot be controlled with medication. However, surgery should be performed only after reaching adulthood to avoid damaging...[Read More] Understanding and Managing Pain from Tibial Tuberosity Issues
Understanding Bony Protrusions Behind the Ears: Treatment Options
Skull issues? I have a prominent bone behind both of my ears that feels larger than others. Once, at a martial arts school, a master mentioned that the bone behind my ears is particularly protruding, suggesting that it might indicate a lack of clarity in my mind (though I feel cl...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
You may need to go to the hospital for an examination and make an appointment with either the orthopedic or neurosurgery department to get an X-ray to see if there is any bone growth, and then make a decision based on the results.[Read More] Understanding Bony Protrusions Behind the Ears: Treatment Options
Understanding Elbow Varus Deformity in Children: Risks and Treatment Options
Growth plate injury Hello, doctor. I apologize for bothering you again. I recently took my daughter to the clinic for an X-ray, and the orthopedic doctor mentioned that her elbow has a slight valgus deformity and that she needs to return for follow-up every year. I would like to ...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello Tony: If there is slight cubitus varus (elbow internal rotation), regular monitoring is sufficient. Only in cases of severe cubitus varus (greater than 15 degrees) should we consider corrective osteotomy. This surgery primarily improves appearance (aesthetic concerns) and o...[Read More] Understanding Elbow Varus Deformity in Children: Risks and Treatment Options
Understanding Growth Plate Injuries in Children's Elbows: Concerns and Solutions
Injury to the growth plate of the elbow joint? Hello Doctor, my daughter, who is now four years old, injured her elbow growth plate in an accident last February when she was three. It has been over a year since the surgery, and her movements are normal. However, while her elbow l...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello Tony, your daughter has been injured for over a year. If there is no significant varus or valgus deformity and her movements are normal, she only needs regular follow-ups until the growth plates close. Please return to the original treating physician for follow-up; rehabili...[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Injuries in Children's Elbows: Concerns and Solutions
Using Crutches: Concerns About Bone Growth and Deformation
Issues with Cane Usage and Plate Deformation Hello Dr. Chang, I had a follow-up appointment with the orthopedic doctor yesterday, and after taking an X-ray, the doctor said that the bone has not started to heal yet. I need to use crutches until the bone grows back. Currently, I a...
Dr. Zhang Jiahao Reply:
Hello: Excessive weight-bearing before the bone has healed can indeed cause the plate to deform. If a "quadripod cane" is inconvenient, you can switch to a pair of crutches instead of a single crutch. As for how much weight can be borne, it depends on the location and t...[Read More] Using Crutches: Concerns About Bone Growth and Deformation
Understanding Growths Above the Coccyx: Causes and Treatment Options
Above the coccyx Dr. Wang: Hello, I would like to ask you something. It seems that there is a growth on the bone at the top of my coccyx. I'm not sure what it is. I have had an X-ray done, and it showed that there is something growing at the bottom of my spine, but I'm ...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
King: It is necessary to understand what the disease is in order to know how to treat it and whether treatment is needed. The purpose of undergoing a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) scan is also related to this.[Read More] Understanding Growths Above the Coccyx: Causes and Treatment Options
Height Concerns: Understanding Growth Factors and Solutions
Concerns about height? Hello, doctor. I will turn nineteen next month, but I am really worried lately because my height is only 173 cm. My younger brother, who is now in high school, was already 180 cm in the ninth grade. He is so tall that he intentionally stays up late to avoid...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Xiaolin: Height is related to multiple factors, and theoretically, the chances of growing taller after the growth plates close are minimal. Just because others can, it doesn't mean you necessarily can (the timing of growth plate closure may vary for each individual).[Read More] Height Concerns: Understanding Growth Factors and Solutions
Understanding Growth Plate Injuries in Children: What to Expect After a Fracture
Growth plate issues Hello Dr. Lee, my niece is currently 6 years old and has a wrist fracture due to an accident that requires surgical treatment. The doctor mentioned that the growth plate was affected, and there may be a risk of deformity in the future. I am unsure what deformi...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello Ms. Chen: Damage to the growth plate can lead to partial or complete cessation of growth in the affected area (wrist). If growth is partially halted, it may result in bending or deformity; if growth is completely halted, it can lead to shortening of the bone (compared to th...[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Injuries in Children: What to Expect After a Fracture
Understanding Synovitis: Symptoms, Concerns, and Treatment Options
Regarding synovitis? Hello Dr. Chang, Two years ago, I accidentally discovered a slight swelling in the tendons around my right knee (it feels like a 3 cm swollen line). At that time, I didn't pay much attention to it. However, since the condition hasn't changed and t...
Dr. Zhang Jiahao Reply:
Hello: The synovitis you mentioned likely refers to inflammation of the synovial membrane in front of the patella, resulting in the accumulation of fluid. If conservative treatment is ineffective or if there are signs of infection, surgical removal may be necessary. However, this...[Read More] Understanding Synovitis: Symptoms, Concerns, and Treatment Options
Can a Benign Cartilage Tumor Affect My Height Growth?
There is a chondroma in the knee? I have a chondroma on my right knee. I went to the hospital for an examination, and the doctor said it is benign. However, since the examination until now, I have not grown taller; I have been stuck at around 162 cm from the end of junior high sc...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
XW: Osteochondromas near the knee are the most common benign bone tumors in clinical practice, and there is no medical evidence to support a correlation with height. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can a Benign Cartilage Tumor Affect My Height Growth?
Understanding Growth Issues: Should We Check Growth Plates for Precocious Puberty?
Growth issues Hello, I apologize for bothering you again. I took my child for an endocrine examination, and everything is normal, but they are diagnosed with normal variant precocious puberty. Their bone age is 16 years, and they may still grow a few more centimeters. Should we t...
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
If the endocrine tests are all normal, just let nature take its course in development, but continue to exercise regularly. Don't worry anymore![Read More] Understanding Growth Issues: Should We Check Growth Plates for Precocious Puberty?
Managing Foot Pain from Biking: Tips for Relief and Growth Concerns
Foot pain while cycling? I have to ride my bike to work because I have a part-time job. I ride about 1 kilometer round trip, but I notice that my legs hurt a lot when I come back. How should I handle this? Will it affect my growth?
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Hello Sir: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and suggestions regarding your concerns: Foot pain is likely caused by plantar fasciitis. You can soak your feet in warm water; if the pain persists, you may consider taking some pain relievers along with muscle relaxan...[Read More] Managing Foot Pain from Biking: Tips for Relief and Growth Concerns
Can Growth Plate Fusion Still Allow for Height Increase?
Growth plate fusion? Hello, last week I asked a question. Originally, the traditional Chinese medicine practitioner said that the growth plates were fusing quickly, but when I took my child to see a pediatrician, the doctor said that the growth plates have already fused and there...
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
In textbooks, after the growth plates fuse, there is limited room for growth. However, depending on age and average height, there may still be some potential for height increase. Exercise is indeed beneficial, unless there are underlying endocrine issues. Keep it up![Read More] Can Growth Plate Fusion Still Allow for Height Increase?
Understanding Growth Plates: Can My Son Still Grow Taller?
The growth plate has only one line remaining? Hello, my son is currently 14 years and 7 months old and is 155 cm tall. He hasn't grown in height for the past six months. We took him for an X-ray of his hand to check the growth plates, and it was indicated that there is only ...
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
The fusion of the growth plates in the hands serves as a reference. If they have not yet fused, it is advisable to engage in more physical activity to stimulate growth. If there are no other underlying conditions, natural growth is the best outcome. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Growth Plates: Can My Son Still Grow Taller?
Understanding Height Growth: Is There Hope After Growth Plate Closure?
Height issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about height issues. My height was only 131 cm before the winter break of the first year of junior high school. After the winter break, during a height measurement, it increased to 16X cm, meaning I grew at least 30 cm in that six-...
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
Once the growth plates have closed, height is fixed. There may be slight variations due to changes in posture, and one might feel a bit taller upon waking up, but this is likely just a perception. The important thing is to maintain good posture regularly.[Read More] Understanding Height Growth: Is There Hope After Growth Plate Closure?
Understanding Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis: Pain Concerns
Sole shockwave therapy Dear Doctor, I started experiencing plantar fasciitis in both feet last October. I have undergone various treatments without success. In January of this year, I received three shockwave therapy sessions for my more painful right foot, with the last session ...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Readers, Musculoskeletal shockwave therapy primarily utilizes high-energy shockwaves to carry energy and transmit it to the body's tissues, concentrating on areas that require treatment such as bones, muscles, and fascia. This process helps restore blood supply to hypo...[Read More] Understanding Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis: Pain Concerns