Understanding Growth Plate Injuries in Young Athletes: Risks and Treatments
Growth plate injury Hello Dr. Lee, Today I took my 13-year-old son for a knee examination due to recurring pain for the past two to three months. The X-ray revealed some bone growth on the growth plate of his right knee, which is quite noticeable to the touch. Since my son loves...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello Mr. Li: The bony prominence you are feeling is likely the tibial tuberosity. In adolescents aged 13 to 15, excessive physical activity can lead to prominence and pain in this area, but it typically does not hurt when not engaging in strenuous activities. Therefore, it is im...[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Injuries in Young Athletes: Risks and Treatments
Can I Still Grow Taller at 13? Understanding Growth Potential
Will it grow back? I am currently in the first year of junior high school and I am 152 cm tall. I usually go to bed between 11 PM and 1 AM. I have a good appetite and I would like to know if I can still grow taller.
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is possible to grow a little taller if the growth plates in the bones have not yet closed. An individual's height is highly correlated with the height of their parents, indicating that genetic factors determine the height of offspring.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller at 13? Understanding Growth Potential
Understanding Joint and Cartilage Development: Key Growth Milestones
Issues related to height development? Hello, Doctor. Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my questions despite your busy schedule. I have two questions to ask you: 1. At what age do the joints and cartilage in a normal person typically reach maturity and stop growi...
Dr. Xie Hongjia Reply:
Ms. Cindy: Hello, the thickness of the cartilage is not significant, being less than 0.5 cm, which has a minimal impact on height and can be considered negligible. The Hualien Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare cares about your health.[Read More] Understanding Joint and Cartilage Development: Key Growth Milestones
Understanding Bone Growth Below the Inner Ankle: Causes and Solutions
A bony prominence beneath the medial malleolus? Both of my feet have a bony prominence below the inner ankle, with the right side being slightly larger. Two years ago, my right foot underwent eversion, and the doctor at that time mentioned it was due to bone impingement, but no s...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, based on your letter, it is possible that you have a condition related to flatfoot affecting the navicular bone. You may want to consult an orthopedic clinic for further evaluation. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Bone Growth Below the Inner Ankle: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Bone Spurs on the Little Toe: Causes and Treatment Options
Bunionette (Tailor's bunion) In recent months, I have experienced pain in the bone about 1 cm below the outer side of my little toe whenever I wear shoes and walk. I have tried wide-toed shoes, but the pain persists, causing significant discomfort. I visited a clinic for an ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. Degeneration of bones and joints may lead to hyperplasia. 2. Reduce pressure on the affected area by minimizing walking and standing. 3. Decrease stimulation; if there is pain, rest is necessary. 4. If the pain has lessened, walking or brisk walking can be resumed.[Read More] Understanding Bone Spurs on the Little Toe: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Growth Plate Closure and Cartilage Development in Orthopedics
Developmental issues Hello, Doctor. Thank you for your patience. I have a few questions to ask you. The first question is: If the growth plates of the bones have closed, can we also conclude that the cartilage between the joints (such as the cartilage in the knee and spine) wil...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, cartilage is an elastic structure that does not have a significant impact on height; the length of the bones is the primary factor affecting height. The thickest part of the articular cartilage is less than 0.5 cm, which has little effect on height. Changhua Hospital cares...[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Closure and Cartilage Development in Orthopedics
Can X-rays of Hand Growth Plates Help Determine Height Potential?
Growth plate issues Hello doctor, I would like to ask if X-rays of the growth plates in the hands can be taken to assess height potential, or if it is only possible to take X-rays of the feet?
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, the knee joint and pelvis are more accurate. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Wang Shou-ji.[Read More] Can X-rays of Hand Growth Plates Help Determine Height Potential?
Can You Still Grow Taller After Growth Plate Closure?
Height issues If a doctor has taken an X-ray of the foot and found growth plate markings, and the doctor mentioned that they are closed but there are still markings, can one still grow taller? Isn't it said that males can grow until the age of 25? Doctor, is it possible to g...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, if the pelvic iliac growth plates have closed, the chances of further growth are low. The duration of growth varies for each individual, but most growth plates typically close between the ages of 18 and 20. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Wang Shou-ji.[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller After Growth Plate Closure?
Can Long Legs Predict Height Growth in Adolescents?
Can leg length contribute to height increase? Hello, doctor. My height is currently 147 cm, making me the shortest boy. Although I am short, I have long legs. I am in the first year of junior high school, and I know I still have a lot of time to grow taller. However, people aroun...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello, Jie! Having long legs (lower limbs) does not necessarily mean that one will be very tall. During the growth process, the growth plates in the lower limbs develop first, which is why it may seem like the upper and lower limbs grow longer initially. However, they may also st...[Read More] Can Long Legs Predict Height Growth in Adolescents?
Can Hanging from a Bar Help Increase Height After Growth Plate Closure?
Growth plate fusion? Hello, doctor. I am a high school sophomore. Recently, I had an X-ray of my growth plates, and the doctor said that my growth plates are almost fused, making it very difficult for me to grow taller. However, if I do pull-ups every day and supplement with prot...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, the timing of growth plate closure varies for each bone. Generally, the bones related to height, primarily the femur and tibia in the lower limbs, have four growth plates. In males, these growth plates typically close around the age of 18, while in females, they close arou...[Read More] Can Hanging from a Bar Help Increase Height After Growth Plate Closure?
Post-Surgery Finger Issues: Bone Bump and Nail Growth Problems Explained
After finger surgery, there is a bone protrusion and the nail is not growing back? Around January, I underwent surgery on my ring finger's first phalanx due to a neuroma. Now, there is a slight protrusion on the back of the first phalanx where it connects to the nail, and th...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
It may be related to the surgery; it is advisable to consult the attending physician for further information.[Read More] Post-Surgery Finger Issues: Bone Bump and Nail Growth Problems Explained
Understanding Human Cartilage Development and Its Changes After Puberty
Development of Human Cartilage Hello, Doctor. I have two questions to ask. 1. At what age does the development of human cartilage typically stop? 2. I understand that once the growth plates close, the development of hard bone ceases. Does this mean that after the completion of...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
1. Cartilage can be classified into three main types: hyaline cartilage, fibrocartilage, and elastic cartilage. The cartilage found in the joints of the limbs is hyaline cartilage, which generally ceases to grow after adulthood. 2. Yes.[Read More] Understanding Human Cartilage Development and Its Changes After Puberty
When Does Cartilage Thickness Stop Increasing? Understanding Orthopedic Development
Developmental issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask when the thickness of human cartilage stops increasing. I have read articles stating that the thickness of cartilage does not change after birth; it only widens and expands with the growth of bone, maintaining a balance of w...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
What you said is correct; the thickness of cartilage can gradually decrease due to degeneration and wear.[Read More] When Does Cartilage Thickness Stop Increasing? Understanding Orthopedic Development
Understanding Growth Plate Fractures: Recovery After Knee Surgery
Growth plate fracture Hello, I recently fractured my tibia near the knee while playing basketball. Is it normal for my knee to get stuck when bending? It has been one month since my surgery.
Dr. Shen Boquan Reply:
Hello, you inquired about a recent injury where you fractured your tibia near the knee while playing basketball, and now your knee bends and gets stuck. Could you please provide more details about the injury? Did you have surgery, and was a plate inserted? Bone fractures typicall...[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Fractures: Recovery After Knee Surgery
Can Frequent Neck Stretching Cause Bone Spurs and Shorten Neck?
Bone spur issues? Hello, doctor. I often experience stiffness in my head while using the computer, and I have a habit of turning my head to relax my neck. Will this cause bone spurs in my neck and lead to a shortening of the neck? Thank you.
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The growth of bone spurs is related to age; as people get older, bone spurs may develop. However, there is no literature reporting that neck rotation increases the formation of bone spurs.[Read More] Can Frequent Neck Stretching Cause Bone Spurs and Shorten Neck?
Understanding Growth Spurts and Puberty: Key Insights for Parents
Growth issues How can I know when puberty will start, when will there be a growth spurt in height, when do the growth plates close, and how much calcium should be supplemented through milk?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
During puberty, the voice changes, a prominent Adam's apple develops, body hair increases, and height grows more rapidly. Around the ages of 15 to 16, the growth plates will close, and calcium intake should be about 1200 mg per day.[Read More] Understanding Growth Spurts and Puberty: Key Insights for Parents
Understanding Ankle Sprains: Recovery, Treatment, and Recurrence
Ankle sprain In February of this year, I sprained the inner side of my ankle. At that time, I had an X-ray taken, which showed no fractures. The doctor only prescribed a topical analgesic ointment. Later, I also consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and took herba...
Dr. Cai Shanglin Reply:
It is recommended to visit an orthopedic outpatient clinic for treatment.[Read More] Understanding Ankle Sprains: Recovery, Treatment, and Recurrence
Understanding Growth Plate Closure and Its Impact on Height
Issues with growth plates? Hello, Doctor Shi. Thank you for your response. Lastly, may I ask if you mean that after the growth plates have closed, no matter what one eats, they will not grow taller, correct? Thank you.
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Once the growth plates have closed, consuming any food or medication will not allow them to regenerate. While it is possible to undergo surgery to lengthen the limbs, performing such surgery on normally proportioned limbs may not be worthwhile. Limb lengthening surgery is primari...[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Closure and Its Impact on Height
Do Noodles Influence Height Growth? Understanding Growth Plates and Nutrition
Issues with growth plates? Hello, Doctor. First of all, I wish you a Happy New Year, and may your family be safe and everything go smoothly. I have two questions to ask you: 1. Are there any formal medical reports indicating that consuming flour can lead to increased height? I ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. The impact of food on height is not significant; a balanced diet can support growth. The most influential factor on height is genetics. If the parents are tall, their children are likely to be taller as well, and vice versa. 2. Once growth plates have closed, it is not possibl...[Read More] Do Noodles Influence Height Growth? Understanding Growth Plates and Nutrition
Understanding Growth Plate Issues: Can You Still Grow Taller at 22?
Issues with growth plates? Hello, Doctor. I am 22 years old, 169 cm tall, and I just graduated from university. A few days ago, I had an X-ray of my growth plates. I thought I would be getting a full-body X-ray, but they only took images of my wrist. I went to see an orthopedic s...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, the growth plates in male adults close by the age of 22, making it impossible for them to grow taller. Currently, administering growth hormone will not change this.[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Issues: Can You Still Grow Taller at 22?