Growth, Orthopedics FAQ

What is Bone Cement? Uses, Pros and Cons, and Side Effects Explained

What is bone cement? What are its uses, advantages, and disadvantages? Are there any side effects? Recently, a friend of mine suffered a fracture while exercising. After an X-ray examination at the hospital, the doctor stated it was a pathological fracture that requires surgery, ...

Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, the composition of bone cement is PMMA (Polymethylmethacrylate), which is a polymer of methyl methacrylate. It is used for the adhesion of artificial joints to bone and was initially applied in dentistry before being utilized in orthopedics in...

Concerns About My Toddler's Bow Legs: Seeking Gentle Correction Options

Pediatric Orthopedics Hello Doctor: My daughter started pulling herself up to walk along the sofa at 8 months, and by 10 months, she was walking independently. At 1 year old, I began to notice something odd about her walking (she has a slight bowing of the legs, and her left foot...

Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello, In response to your question, most children exhibit bowlegs (genu varum) when they begin to walk (typically before the age of one). Between the ages of one and a half to three, this can gradually develop into knock-knees (genu valgum), with some angles being quite pronou...

Understanding Knee Cartilage Growth: Causes, Treatment, and Concerns

Causes and Treatment Methods for Knee Cartilage Degeneration I have a friend whose son is 14 years old. Recently, he discovered a growth on the inner side of his right knee that is about the size of an egg, but there were no previous issues in that area. An X-ray examination repo...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
What you described is a type of osteochondroma (also known as exostosis), which is usually benign and can typically be treated with surgical excision. Other treatment methods are generally ineffective, and diet does not play a role. The chance of recurrence is usually low. There ...

Can I Eat Bananas After a Leg Fracture? Expert Insights on Dietary Restrictions

excuse me? Hello, Doctor: I have a question I would like to ask you, and I would appreciate your advice and guidance. Thank you! My question is: I previously suffered a fracture of two small bones in my right calf due to a car accident, and a traditional Chinese medicine practiti...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
There are no food restrictions after a fracture. Literature reports indicate that alcohol consumption and smoking can affect fracture healing; therefore, the claim that bananas have an impact on bones is a widely circulated myth and should not be taken at face value. After a frac...

How to Increase Height: Tips for Growing Taller in Childhood

How can one grow taller? I am currently in the second year of high school, but my height is only 151 cm. What should I do?

Dr. Lai Wenzhi Reply:
During the developmental stage, some adolescents grow quickly while others grow slowly. Those who are currently taller may not necessarily remain taller than their peers in the future; everything depends on the growth plates in the bones. If the growth plates have fused, it indic...

Considering Limb Lengthening Surgery: A Guide for Height Improvement

I am certain that I want to undergo limb lengthening surgery? Hello, doctor. When I was in my third year of university, I had an X-ray of my growth plates at National Taiwan University Hospital, and they were already closed (I got my first period in the sixth grade... does this c...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. Limb lengthening surgery theoretically allows for the extension of limbs, such as from 148 cm to 160 cm; however, most physicians are willing to perform this procedure only in cases where limb shortening or discrepancies are caused by disease. 2. The failure rate is difficul...

Addressing Growth Plate Injuries in Children: Treatment Options and Concerns

Growth plate injury Dear Dr. Chen, My five-year-old niece recently suffered an injury when a large concrete pillar fell on her, resulting in a comminuted fracture of her right foot. The skin and soft tissue on the sole of her foot were torn open, and the ligaments in her foot we...

Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Regarding the question raised by this young lady, without X-rays or a physical examination, it is difficult to assess the extent of her niece's injury. Based on your description, I will analyze the situation involved. To my knowledge, "leg length discrepancy" is mo...

Understanding Scoliosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

The spine is curved? I have been experiencing lower back pain and neck pain since around the third year of junior high school, and now I am in my first year of graduate school. During high school, I had an X-ray taken, and the doctor mentioned that my bones looked a bit unusual. ...

Dr. Huang Longde Reply:
The spine, commonly referred to as the backbone, is the main structure of the human body, consisting of seven cervical vertebrae, twelve thoracic vertebrae, five lumbar vertebrae, and four sacral vertebrae arranged in a straight line from top to bottom. If there is any lateral ti...

How to Promote Growth in Teens: Tips for Height Increase

Growth in height Hello! I am only 13 years old, but I haven't grown taller since around the 6th grade. I am currently 148 cm tall. I would like to ask if you have any suggestions on how I can continue to grow taller? Thank you!

Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Orthopedic physician Dr. Yeh Min-nan responded: The growth plates of long bones typically close in females around the ages of 13 to 14. If you have any questions, you may visit the Pediatric Metabolism Clinic (there is a clinic on the afternoon of July 13). Currently, there are n...

Managing Scoliosis and Bone Pain: Solutions for Teens

Bone pain and scoliosis? Hello Doctor: Since middle school, I have occasionally experienced discomfort in my hands and feet. Are there any methods to alleviate this? My cousin, who is 15 years old, has finally relieved the pressure of academic stress, but now she has to face the ...

Dr. Luo Zhaozhong Reply:
Dear little online friend: Regarding your first question, the information you provided is too limited for me to give a proper answer. It would be necessary to understand the duration of discomfort, the location, and the appearance of the limbs, among other details, to provide f...

Can I Still Grow Taller at 14? Understanding Height Potential

Can I still grow taller? I am 14 years old and 156 cm tall. I used to grow about 5 cm each year, but now I haven't grown even 2 cm. My dad is 173 cm and my mom is 168 cm, but I am only 156 cm. I am not underweight; I weigh about 43 kg and I am not on a diet. Most of my frien...

Dr. Huang Longde Reply:
Human height can continue to grow until a certain age, which is related to the timing of physical development. For girls, the period of fastest growth, known as the "growth spurt," occurs from the onset of secondary sexual characteristics (such as breast development) un...

Can Exercise Help Increase Height at 22? Orthopedic Insights

Height Hello, doctor. I am currently 22 years old. Is it still possible for me to grow taller through exercise? I have adjusted my bicycle seat very high, so that only my toes touch the ground! I feel that it is difficult to ride the bike because my legs are short. Could this cau...

Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Orthopedic Response: (1) Once the growth plates of the spine and long bones in the limbs close in an average person, bone growth ceases, and height will no longer change. No exercise can increase height for a twenty-year-old. (2) Potential injuries from raising the bicycle seat i...

Should We Consider Surgery for a Soft Lump on a Child's Knee?

Surgery or not? A child has a soft, approximately 2 cm mass located on the left side above the left knee. He reports that it is neither painful nor itchy. An X-ray did not reveal the mass, and the doctor mentioned that it is unlikely to be originating from the bone and suggested ...

Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello Mr. Tony: Based on the description, this is most likely a soft tissue tumor, possibly a schwannoma, lipoma, or sebaceous adenoma, among others. The current focus should be whether to proceed with surgical excision. Given the patient's young age, local anesthesia may no...

Understanding Growth: Why Am I Only Growing 3-4 cm a Year?

Inquiry and Response in Medicine Hello, I would like to ask the doctor why, even though I am still growing and eating a nutritious diet, my height only increases by 3 to 4 centimeters a year. Could it be due to a slower metabolism or a lack of exercise? Please help me analyze thi...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Normal height increase is dependent on the growth plates of the bones, which typically close around the age of 16. Therefore, after the age of 16, individuals will not experience any further height increase. This is due to human physiological structure, and there are no alternati...

Do Alcohol, Smoking, and Coffee Affect Bone Health and Growth?

Please provide your guidance! I've heard that drinking alcohol, smoking, and drinking coffee can be bad for bones. Is that true? Do they affect growth and height development? Please enlighten me, thank you!

Dr. Xie Tianjie Reply:
Bone development is influenced by multiple factors, including genetics, constitution, physical activity, and calcium intake. The direct effects of alcohol, smoking, and coffee on growth and development are not yet conclusively established in the literature. Maintaining a balanced...

Understanding Growth: Effective Exercises and Nutrition for Height Increase

I would like to post an article in the discussion forum. Could you please have a doctor review it for me first? I am very short, and I don't want anyone to be like me. People often say that exercising can help you grow taller, but many may not understand why. This is because...

Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Orthopedic surgeon's response: 1. Maintaining a regular schedule and engaging in moderate exercise can significantly aid in endocrine regulation. 2. The growth plates typically fuse around the ages of 15 to 20, with the timing varying for different bones; once the growth pla...

Understanding Unexplained Bone Growth in Children's Feet: A Mother's Concern

Increased bone density in the dorsal aspect of the pediatric foot? The child is four years old and had normal feet at birth. Around the age of two, it was noticed that in addition to the normal bones and joints, there were two pairs of extra bones symmetrically growing on the dor...

Dr. Su Yiren Reply:
Hello: It is recommended that you visit the outpatient clinic for an X-ray examination. The dorsal side of the hand or foot may have noticeable protrusions due to individual variations in bone structure. If the protrusion is significantly large, you should seek medical attention ...

Understanding the Rare Division of Chondrocytes in Adult Animals

Chondrocyte proliferation phenomenon I once read in an orthopedic textbook that the phenomenon of chondrocyte division in adult animals is very rare, if not absent. Aside from physiological function degradation and decreased metabolism (which should not be the main reason, as you...

Dr. Su Yiren Reply:
Hello: The growth activity, especially in height, significantly decreases to a negligible level for males after the age of 18 and for females after the age of 16. Patients with insufficient height (those below 150 cm) can visit the endocrinology department of a medical center, an...

Enhancing Nutrient Supply to Growth Plates for Optimal Bone Health

Nutritional Support for Growth Plates Can you tell me some methods to promote the delivery of more nutrients to the growth plates in the body? (Such as in cases of peripheral fractures that do not affect the growth plates, glucosamine, etc.) Thank you.

Dr. Lin Junliang Reply:
By obtaining more nutrients throughout the body, the growth plates can receive more nutrition, and exercise can also promote the growth of the growth plates.

Managing Severe Scoliosis in Young Children: A Guide for Parents

Pediatric scoliosis Hello, Doctor. My nephew is currently one year and ten months old. He was born with a spinal curvature of over 40 degrees (my sister-in-law discovered during prenatal check-ups that the fetus was in an abnormal position, causing pressure on the neck). He start...

Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dr. Wang, the orthopedic specialist, responded regarding a 22-month-old child (who is likely starting to walk) with a congenital scoliosis of 40 degrees, which has progressed to a curvature of 75 to 80 degrees despite bracing. Given the current situation, immediate surgical evalu...

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