Growth, Orthopedics FAQ

Understanding Bone Development: Insights on Dental and Skeletal Growth

Is bone development normal? Hello Dr. Li Wen-Lin: My height and bone structure are above average for my age group, and this has been the case since childhood. I still have one primary tooth that has not been replaced by a permanent tooth. An X-ray shows that there is no permanent...

Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, it appears that you may have a congenital absence of permanent teeth, specifically a developmental absence of one or two permanent teeth. The absence of molars and mandibular incisors is more commonly observed.

Understanding and Correcting Toe Deformities in Children: A Guide

Bunion (Hallux Valgus) Hello. A child around 3 years old has the second toe bending outward and the third toe bending inward, causing slight overlapping. May I ask: 1. What impact will this phenomenon have on their growth? 2. At what age is it most appropriate to correct this? 3....

Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, toe issues are quite common. Based on your description, your son may have overriding toes, which typically occur between the second, third, and fourth toes. This condition usually does not require correction and tends to change as he grows old...

Understanding Cartilage Disorders: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Chondropathy Dr. Zhou: I would like to ask what cartilage disease is like? I previously saw a doctor who said I have cartilage disease, but I don't know how to treat it! When I am in pain, I feel numbness and soreness all over, especially in my hands, feet, and back.

Dr. Zhou Lizhi Reply:
Chondropathy refers to a condition characterized by delayed bone growth due to vitamin D deficiency or metabolic abnormalities. Symptoms include generalized pain and poor growth and development, which should be treated promptly (with vitamin D and calcium supplementation) to prev...

Understanding Persistent Knee Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help

Knee pain...?? I often experience knee pain after walking for about 3 to 4 hours. This has been happening since I was 12 years old, and it has occurred intermittently since then. Sometimes the pain comes on suddenly, and it feels like my knee is being pulled apart. Other times, i...

Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Knee Pain Dear Netizen, There are many causes of knee pain, including issues related to the joints, bones, ligaments, menisci, and muscles. If the pain occurs only after walking for 3 to 4 hours, it is generally unlikely that there is a significant problem with the knee joint i...

Understanding Knee Pain: Causes and When to Seek Medical Help

Knee pain? I often experience knee pain after walking for about 3 to 4 hours. This has been happening since I was 12 years old, and it continues to occur intermittently. Sometimes the pain comes on suddenly, and it feels like my knee is being pulled apart. Other times, it happens...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Knee pain can have many causes, and it's difficult to determine the exact issue based solely on your description. However, it could be due to misalignment of the patella or softening of the cartilage in the knee. Therefore, it is advisable for you to see a physician for a de...

Understanding Bone Callus Formation After Tibial Fracture Recovery

Callus Dr. Chen: Hello, it has been three and a half months since my tibial fracture. On November 15th, I went to Kaohsiung Medical University for a follow-up examination to see if there is any callus formation. The X-ray showed some areas along the fracture line (since I have a ...

Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Readers, The healing of fractures takes time. Initially, when bone growth begins, a hazy white appearance can be seen at the fracture site on X-rays. As time progresses, this hazy white area will become increasingly opaque, and eventually, the fracture line will disappear, ...

Understanding Tibial Fractures: Recovery, Complications, and Future Mobility

Tibia, fracture I would like to ask you some questions regarding the tibia and fractures. In mid-August of this year, I was involved in a car accident that resulted in a fracture of my left tibia (the larger bone). At the time, it became swollen and extremely painful. I was taken...

Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Reader: Based on the description in the text, your recovery speed is actually quite good. Bone healing takes time; typically, the healing of a tibial fracture requires about six months to a year, and there is no need to rush. In principle, if the fracture heals well after ab...

Understanding Growth Plates: Location and Importance in Orthopedics

Growth plate Where is the growth plate located? Is it near the knee?

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The growth plate, or epiphyseal plate, is typically located at both ends of long bones near the joints. In the case of the femur, it is a small segment of cartilage located above the knee joint and parallel to it. Before puberty, the growth plate has the ability to facilitate bon...

Can You Still Grow Taller After Age 17? An Orthopedic Perspective

Please provide the content you would like translated into English? Is it true that once a person reaches the age of seventeen, they can no longer grow taller?

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Once the growth plates in a person's bones close, it is theoretically impossible for them to grow taller. Therefore, it is correct to say that individuals will not grow taller after the age of seventeen.

Understanding Bone Healing: Common Concerns After Open Fractures

Nonunion of bones? 1. I had a car accident on July 8 and suffered an open fracture. After eight weeks, X-rays show that the bone condition is similar to what was seen upon admission. Is this considered normal? What potential complications could arise? 2. If the cast is removed a...

Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Hello, Xiaoyuan: 1. Open fractures have a longer healing time; the bone healing observed on X-rays can take three to nine months depending on the location. 2. Whether rehabilitation is necessary should be determined during an outpatient consultation. 3. The radiation dose from fo...

Can Yoga Practice Promote Growth? Insights from Orthopedic Experts

Long live yoga!! May I ask the doctor if practicing yoga is beneficial for promoting vertical growth? I would appreciate your guidance.

Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Shorty Le, The effects of practicing yoga may vary from person to person, but it is generally believed that yoga can improve physical condition, promote blood circulation, achieve physical and mental health, and alleviate work-related stress. Yoga can harness the body'...

Does Sleep Disruption Affect Height Growth in Adolescents?

Growing taller Waking up multiple times during the night and then going back to sleep generally does not have a significant impact on height development. Height is primarily determined by genetics, nutrition, and overall health during the growth years. At 165 cm, and considering ...

Dr. Xu Zhaoren Reply:
1. Unless life is extremely abnormal, staying up late will not affect development. 2. Adolescents, particularly males, can still grow taller during high school, but genetic factors may cause them to resemble their fathers. 3. If experiencing difficulty sleeping, one may seek help...

Can I Grow Taller? Tips for Height Increase in Teenagers

Growing taller I am currently a high school freshman, 165 cm tall. My father is about the same height as me. I exercise daily and drink milk. Is it possible for me to grow to 170 cm? Also, I go to bed at 11 PM. Can I achieve this?

Dr. Li Yuanfang Reply:
You should be around 16-17 years old this year. Your height and body type are related to genetics; generally speaking, the height of your parents or grandparents can influence your own height. However, with effort, you can improve and increase it significantly. Good nutrition com...

Struggling with Height: A High School Student's Journey for Growth

Please provide the content you would like me to translate? Hello, I am a male high school freshman, 161 cm tall, and I have been troubled by my height for a long time. I only started playing basketball in the third year of junior high and began eating highly nutritious foods. I a...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Height is related to genetics, and postnatal nutritional supplementation is also very important. Boys typically stop growing taller after the growth plates close around the ages of 16 to 17. Currently, there are no medications available that can increase height. Limb lengthening ...

Can Daily Exercise and Milk Help Me Grow Taller?

Growing taller I am 165 cm tall and have grown an inch this year. My father is about the same height as me. I exercise daily and drink milk. Is it possible for me to reach 170 cm? Also, I go to bed at 11 PM. Can I achieve this?

Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Hello, Xiao Lin: Exercise and sleep both contribute to the secretion of growth hormone. Given your active lifestyle and if you get enough sleep, you could potentially be taller than your father. However, genetics is also a determining factor. If you truly wish to increase your he...

Understanding Growth Plates and Knee Noises: Expert Insights

Please provide the content you would like me to translate? Dr. Zhou: Are you referring to the growth plate in the knee as cartilage? When I squat down, I hear a "cracking" sound... Could it be that I'm hitting the growth plate? Thank you. - Dr. Zhou -

Dr. Zhou Hongzhi Reply:
1. It is not cartilage. 2. Unknown; an X-ray and outpatient examination are needed to determine.

Can You Still Grow Taller at 28? Myths and Facts About Height Growth

Will it go higher? Is it still possible for a 28-year-old male to grow taller? There are many height-increasing products advertised on television that seem to be very effective; are they really true? Can we use them with confidence? Are there any side effects? If we use those pro...

Dr. Luo Zhaozhong Reply:
Hello! Generally speaking, the growth plates are crucial areas for height increase. The growth plates typically close around puberty, and once they are closed, the chances of increasing height are very limited. Commercial height-increasing products, if effective, would primarily ...

Understanding Knee Injuries in Young Athletes: Recovery and Growth Concerns

I injured my knee..? Dr. Zhou: I play basketball every day and am very invested in this sport, which has led to an injury in my leg. The orthopedic doctor said that the noise in my knee when I squat is due to slight misalignment of the bones, while the traditional Chinese medicin...

Dr. Zhou Hongzhi Reply:
1. If the growth plate is injured, it may result in stunted growth. 2. A clinic examination is necessary to determine the condition. 3. Same as above.

Can You Still Grow Taller After Puberty? Insights from Taiwan's Orthopedics

I want to grow taller..? Hello, Doctor: I am currently 163 cm tall, but I feel that I am not tall enough. Are there any medical methods available in Taiwan that can help someone who has already gone through puberty to grow taller?

Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Hello: Factors affecting height include not only growth hormone but also the skeletal system and other elements. If you wish to increase your height, you can seek an evaluation from a physician. If the growth plates have not yet fused, administering growth hormone may help increa...

Understanding Bankart Lesion and Shockwave Therapy for Shoulder Pain

Musculoskeletal Shockwave Therapy Device Dear Doctor: Five years ago, I injured my shoulder and was diagnosed with a Bankart lesion. What does this mean? The pain has not improved over the years, and during my most recent examination, the doctor performed an MRI, which revealed a...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The use of muscle vibration devices is not yet very common in Taiwan. If they prove effective after use, they can be continued; if not, it is best to discontinue their use. After undergoing an MRI examination, the report should be explained clearly by the attending physician, as ...

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