Height, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 13

Height issues Currently, I am fifteen years old (in the ninth grade) and have previously grown over two centimeters each semester. This semester, I have only grown less than two centimeters. My father is 170 cm and my mother is 157 cm, and I am currently only 164 cm, which is bel...

Clavicle issues Hello, my collarbone (the area below the neck and above the chest) is uneven, with the right side being more pronounced than the left. What exercises can I do at home to make both sides more symmetrical? Thank you.

Growth plate issues How many days does it take to get the results after testing the growth plates, or can the results be known immediately after the test? When testing the growth plates, can I ask when they are likely to close and how many more centimeters I can grow?

Height issues Doctor, I am 19 years old and will turn 20 soon. When I was in the first year of high school, I was 161 cm tall, but by the third year of junior high, I was only 166 cm. Now, I am probably only around 167 or 168 cm. I believe that irregular sleep patterns during jun...

Epiphyseal plate closure Hello, doctor. Some time ago, I had an X-ray taken of my right knee at the hospital to check the growth plate, and the doctor indicated that it has already closed (a single line). I would like to ask if there is still a way to increase my height by 3 to 5...

Ischemic necrosis of the toes Hello, about a year ago, while I was traveling in another city, I wore a pair of high sandals (the overall height, not just the front or back being higher) for a while. I felt a slight stabbing pain in my right foot but thought it was due to somethin...

The closure of the growth plate in one area does not necessarily indicate that the growth plates in other areas have also closed. Each growth plate can close at different times depending on various factors, including genetics and hormonal influences? Does the fusion of the growth...

Children not growing taller? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my son, who has consistently been in the 3rd percentile for height since the second grade. He is now almost 13 years old, standing at 150 cm and weighing 58 kg. Over the past three years, we have been tracking ...

About Growing Taller I am a girl who is about to enter the second year of high school. I got my first period in fifth grade, and my height is not ideal. I would like to ask if there is still a chance for me to grow taller, without discussing whether my growth plates have closed. ...

Height growth issues? Hello, doctor. I am 14 years old (in the second year of junior high), and I am a girl. Since entering junior high, my height has been growing particularly slowly; I am currently between 164 and 165 cm. I would like to know if it is still possible for me to r...

Growth plate issues At 14 years old, there are several ways to promote healthy growth. Here are some tips: 1. **Nutrition**: Ensure you have a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly calcium and vitamin D, which are essential for bone health. Include plenty of ...

Chronic low back pain Hello doctor, my height is 184 cm and I weigh 120 kg. I have been experiencing discomfort in my lower back for a long time, and I also feel discomfort in my back when I run. It seems like my center of gravity is slightly shifted backward. Previously, while p...

Regarding the healing of growth plates? Hello Doctor: My daughter is almost 13 years old and is currently in the 5th grade. Today, she had a pediatric endocrinology check-up, and her bone age is 14 years. The growth plates in her hands have fused, with only a small gap remaining ...

Limb lengthening surgery Doctor, my growth plates have already fused, but I am only 143 cm tall. I only hope to reach 150 cm. Are there any other safer surgical options to increase height besides limb lengthening surgery? I think I saw something about a surgery that involves bone...

Growth plate examination To check the growth plates, you would typically need to visit the pediatric department or an orthopedic clinic. Once the growth plates are closed, it is generally not possible to increase height further.

Height growth issues I am currently in the first year of junior high school, soon to be in the second year, and I am 13 years old with a height of about 150 to 151 cm. I had my first menstrual period on February 18, but I haven't had it since. I want to grow to 170 cm; is th...

How to increase height? Hello Doctor: I am currently a 15-year-old high school freshman (I will turn 16 in three months). I got my first period in the second year of junior high school, and my growth plates are closing quickly. I am currently only 153 cm tall, and I am very conce...

Height growth issues Hello, doctor: I am currently in the first year of junior high school and my height is 163.5 cm. I would like to grow to 170 cm. I drink milk in the morning and occasionally go for a light jog. Will I still be able to grow taller during this period?

Osteoporosis Hello, after a year and a half of health check-ups, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis through dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) testing, with values ranging from -2.4 to -3.3 in various areas. I have not experienced any height loss or back pain. Currently, I rec...

Knee contusion I fell from a height of 2 meters while working, landing on the outer side of my knee. At the time, my knee was only painful without swelling, and the X-ray showed no issues. However, I noticed that my patella feels very loose, and I experience some catching while w...