Understanding Spinal Tumor Surgery Risks and Success Rates: What to Expect
What are the issues related to spinal tumors? What are the risks associated with surgery? Around the end of April this year, I suddenly experienced lower back pain. However, after resting for a few days, the pain subsided, so I didn't pay much attention to it. In July, while...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, I would like to understand how surgical success and failure are defined in medicine. Success is defined as complete tumor removal, no nerve damage, no infection, and secure implantation. Also, could my attending physician be negligent and let a student perform the surgery?...[Read More] Understanding Spinal Tumor Surgery Risks and Success Rates: What to Expect
Understanding Tibial Fractures: Treatment, Surgery, and Growth Concerns
Tibial fracture Hello: My daughter suffered a tibial fracture in a car accident on September 5, 2018. She underwent surgery at that time, where a steel plate was used for fixation. The plate was removed the following July, and upon further observation, it was discovered that she ...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, if a pediatric fracture affects the growth plate, it can sometimes lead to asymmetrical growth. In such cases, it is necessary to suppress the growth on one side to prevent increasing deformity and to correct the malalignment. We will only know if there is still a leg leng...[Read More] Understanding Tibial Fractures: Treatment, Surgery, and Growth Concerns
Overcoming Height-Related Depression: Seeking Osteotomy for Shortening
I have been depressed for a long time due to my height and hope to undergo osteotomy to make myself shorter? I am 177 cm tall, currently 19 years and one month old. Since high school, I have been depressed due to my height issue, even going so far as to diet to avoid growing tall...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
There are surgeries to shorten bones, but they are typically performed for patients with leg length discrepancies, where a simple osteotomy is done on the longer bone to achieve equal length on both sides. As for individuals who wish to undergo osteotomy due to excessive height, ...[Read More] Overcoming Height-Related Depression: Seeking Osteotomy for Shortening
Can a 14-Year-Old Still Grow Taller with Advanced Bone Age?
Height issues Hello, doctor! I would like to ask: My friend's younger brother is 14 years old, but his height is around 153 to 154 cm. Recently, he went to the hospital and was told that his bone age is already 17 or 18 years old. Is it true that he can no longer grow taller...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the growth plates have already closed, it is not possible to grow taller. However, a 14-year-old boy still has a chance to grow a little taller. Maintaining good nutrition and engaging in regular exercise can be beneficial for growth.[Read More] Can a 14-Year-Old Still Grow Taller with Advanced Bone Age?
Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Concerns at 17
Height issues I am 16 years old, but I will turn 17 after December 5th. I went to see my growth plate yesterday, and the doctor said it is almost closed. The doctor also mentioned that I might grow another 1 to 2 centimeters. Hearing this made me very sad. During the examination,...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, after the age of 15, if a male's growth plates have fused, he will not grow taller. A height of 160 cm or above is generally not considered short. Height does not determine everything about a person; one can engage in more physical activity and supplement nutritio...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Concerns at 17
Understanding Recovery from Open Femur Fractures: A Patient's Guide
Femoral fracture Doctor, I have a question. I suffered an open fracture in my leg due to a car accident. From today, July 25 to November 19, it has been over three months. During my first follow-up appointment, the doctor said my metal plate was misaligned and advised me not to p...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello, the femur is a bone that bears significant weight during walking, and the degree of fracture comminution varies among individuals. The integrity of the surrounding soft tissues also differs, leading to various fixation methods. If, during follow-up, there is some displacem...[Read More] Understanding Recovery from Open Femur Fractures: A Patient's Guide
Can I Reach 160 cm? Tips for Height Growth in Adolescents
How to increase height? I am currently in the ninth grade, with a height of 151 cm. My mother is 150 cm and my father is 167 cm. I started my menstruation at the age of 13. I exercise every day and often skip rope. I go to bed at 10 PM and do not eat junk food. My weight is 42 kg...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: There is a chance! Keep it up! Changhua Hospital Orthopedics Dr. Li Wen-Hong.[Read More] Can I Reach 160 cm? Tips for Height Growth in Adolescents
Can I Still Grow Taller at 17? Understanding Growth Plates and Height Potential
How to grow taller? I am currently 17 years old, 161 cm tall. When I was 14, the doctor said that my growth plates were nearly closed. During three years of junior high and one year of high school, I only grew 1 cm. I would like to know if there is still a possibility for me to r...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Hello, based on the information from the article, it seems that your growth plates are closer to closing. Whether you can reach a height of 165 cm is uncertain and difficult to determine. However, height is definitely just a small part; your demeanor will ultimately determine you...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller at 17? Understanding Growth Plates and Height Potential
Understanding Coccydynia: What to Do About a Tailbone Lump
Coccygeal mass I seem to have an unusually long coccyx, which I can feel when sitting. About five or six years ago, I discovered a lump below the coccyx that is neither painful nor itchy, but it is located on the left side of the gluteal cleft, causing some asymmetry. I visited a...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Hello, if a tumor exceeds 4 centimeters, it is recommended to follow up every five years. If there are symptoms such as rapid growth, pain, or inflammation in the short term, it is important to seek medical attention sooner.[Read More] Understanding Coccydynia: What to Do About a Tailbone Lump
Understanding Bone Callus Formation After Fractures: What to Expect
Bone fracture proliferation Is it common for a bone fracture to result in bone proliferation? Will there always be a noticeable bump when touched, or can immobilization with a cast prevent this?
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, does a bone fracture always result in bone growth? For instance, if you can feel a bump when you touch it? Answer: If by "growth" you mean the formation of new bone at the fracture site, it typically requires immobilization to facilitate healing. If there is a no...[Read More] Understanding Bone Callus Formation After Fractures: What to Expect
Understanding Radial Fractures in 11-Year-Olds: Treatment and Risks
Radial fracture in an 11-year-old child? Dear Doctor, An 11-year-old child fell off a bicycle on July 25 and fractured the radius near the wrist. Initial treatment involved closed reduction and casting, with weekly follow-ups. The physician indicated that if there was no displac...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: 1. To prevent deformities, it is essential to provide stable fixation and protect the growth plates from excessive injury. Pediatric fractures are typically stabilized with percutaneous pins and cast immobilization, which is usually sufficient. Proper anesthesia (general a...[Read More] Understanding Radial Fractures in 11-Year-Olds: Treatment and Risks
Understanding Baker's Cyst: Recurrence, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Baker's cyst I previously underwent surgery for a Baker's cyst located in front of my knee, which had hardened into a lump. After the removal, it recurred about two months later. The doctor at National Taiwan University advised me to just monitor it, and after approxima...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
1. The swelling in front of the knee is likely not a Baker's cyst, but rather bursitis. 2. If the cyst is asymptomatic, surgery is not necessary; aspiration and local corticosteroid injection may be attempted. 3. The recurrence rate after surgery is high, ranging from 30...[Read More] Understanding Baker's Cyst: Recurrence, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Can You Still Grow Taller After 20? Natural Methods to Consider
Is it still possible to grow taller? Hello, doctor. I will be turning 20 this year. My parents' heights are 173 cm and 157 cm. I started my menstrual period in the sixth grade, and currently, my height is only 148 cm (my mother says I should have at least surpassed 155 cm, b...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
In adults, the growth plates of the bones have closed, which theoretically means that it is not possible to grow taller unless limb lengthening surgery is performed to extend the lower limbs by four to five centimeters. Exercise, nutritional supplementation, or the use of medicat...[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller After 20? Natural Methods to Consider
Understanding Second Metatarsal Fractures: Recovery and Pain Management
Second metatarsal fracture Hello Doctor, I had a car accident on July 11th, resulting in an open fracture with displacement of the second metatarsal in my left foot. The doctor mentioned that surgery was not necessary and that I could just use a cast. However, at night while slee...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. Did not return to its normal original position. 2. Normal. 3. Not necessary. 4. Electrical therapy will not accelerate bone growth. Keeping the cast stable will promote faster healing.[Read More] Understanding Second Metatarsal Fractures: Recovery and Pain Management
Understanding Growth Pain and Growth Plate Closure in Children
Growing pains and growth plates? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if my child has been experiencing frequent growing pains recently, could this indicate that her growth plates are about to fuse? Generally, growth plates fuse during puberty, but does this vary from person to per...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: Growing pains are not related to the closure of growth plates. If a third-grade girl has started menstruating, there may be an issue of precocious puberty, and I recommend taking your daughter to a pediatrician at the hospital. As long as the child has a balanced diet and ...[Read More] Understanding Growth Pain and Growth Plate Closure in Children
Can You Still Grow Taller After High School? Understanding Height Growth Myths
Height does not increase? Since I was in the first year of high school, my height was 163 cm. Throughout my second and third years of high school and my first year of college, my height has consistently measured at 163 cm or slightly over 162 cm. However, I feel like I have grown...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: It is not possible to determine with certainty whether you will grow taller, but based on your description, it seems that your height has stabilized, and the chances of further growth are low. Girls typically enter puberty earlier and stop growing (in height) sooner, usual...[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller After High School? Understanding Height Growth Myths
Can Growth Plates Be Delayed for Height Increase in Teens?
Growth issues Doctor, when measuring bone age, you mentioned that there is still a little space left in the wrist before it completely fuses, and that I might grow another 1-2 centimeters. I am currently 160 centimeters tall and 14 years old, and I would like to grow taller. Is t...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Theoretically, it cannot be extended.[Read More] Can Growth Plates Be Delayed for Height Increase in Teens?
Exploring Limb Lengthening Surgery: A Guide for Height Increase
I want to undergo height enhancement surgery? I have thought about this for a long time and have also assessed my financial situation. I have depression and hope to find suitable channels for height increase. I have always felt insecure about my height and wish to increase it by ...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
This type of surgery is associated with various nerve and wound-related issues, requiring careful consideration and further evaluation. In the medical field, it is essential to first assess whether you have any underlying conditions, such as endocrine issues, your current height,...[Read More] Exploring Limb Lengthening Surgery: A Guide for Height Increase
Post-Fracture Recovery: Can I Walk with Assistive Devices?
Post-fracture surgery Hello, doctor! About six months ago, I accidentally took the wrong staircase and fell, resulting in an ankle dislocation and a fibula fracture. At that time, my ankle was stabilized with internal screws, and the fibula was fixed with a splint. Three months l...
Dr. Wang Jiacheng Reply:
We recommend that you discuss the above situation with your attending physician to determine if any further adjustments are necessary. Thank you, and wishing you good health![Read More] Post-Fracture Recovery: Can I Walk with Assistive Devices?
Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Growth Potential at Age 13
Is there still a chance for me to grow taller? 1) I am 13 years old, 163 cm tall, and weigh 50 kg. I started developing at the age of 11, and over the past two years, I have only grown an average of 3-4 cm per year. Do I still have a chance to grow taller? My goal is to reach 175...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello Joe: The closure of the growth plates in bones needs to be determined by X-ray. Once they are closed, that part of the bone will no longer grow unless surgery is performed. However, you may still have a chance to grow taller, but it will not be a rapid increase in height. O...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Growth Potential at Age 13