Height, Orthopedics FAQ

Can You Still Grow Taller After 20? Exploring Height Myths and Facts

Is it still possible to grow taller at the age of 20? Doctor, I am 20 years old and 170 cm tall. My father is about 167 cm, my grandmother is around 158 cm, and my brother is 180 cm. I would like to know if I can still grow taller. Since I am already over 20, is there really no c...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The growth plates in humans cease to function after puberty, which means that theoretically, it is impossible to grow taller afterward. Mechanical methods will not result in increased height.

Understanding Growth Plate Issues: Costs, Growth Potential, and Nutrition Tips

Growth plate issues How much does an X-ray of the growth plates typically cost? Is it true that after growing more than 10 centimeters in a year, it becomes difficult to grow taller? However, I have only grown over 8 centimeters, so do I still have a chance to grow? What should I...

Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, height is related to genetics, nutrition, sleep, and exercise. If you want to grow taller, there are many aspects you can work on beyond just genetics. Taking X-rays will not make us taller; it only exposes us to a dose of radiation. Regarding diet, balanced nutrition is c...

Understanding Growth Concerns in Children: When to Seek Medical Advice

Children's height issues? My niece is currently in sixth grade, and she started her menstruation in the first semester of fifth grade. Her parents are of average height, with her father being 165 cm and her mother 155 cm. However, my niece is only 140 cm tall. I'm wonde...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, a girl's height will continue to increase until around the age of 14 or 15. Therefore, it may be beneficial to supplement nutrition and engage in more physical activity to see if she can grow taller. A height of 140 cm is not considered dwarfism. If there are stil...

Is There Still Hope for Height Growth at Age 22?

Is there still a chance to grow taller at the age of 22? I have searched for a lot of information online but still cannot determine what is true or false, so I would like to ask the doctor. I am a male, and during middle school, I was about 157 cm tall, and in high school, I only...

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello! Your height is normal, and you are not ill. By the age of 22, the growth plates in the bones typically close, so you will not grow taller. Dr. Li Wen-Hong, Orthopedics, Changhua Hospital.

Can Wrist Fractures Affect Growth Plate and Height in Teens?

Can a wrist fracture still allow for growth in height? I previously fractured my wrist, specifically a hairline fracture. I had a cast on for a month, and when it was removed, the doctor said it hadn't healed improperly. However, my hand still hurts, and I'm unsure if I...

Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: A 14-year-old with a wrist fracture, most of the growth plate has gradually fused, which should have little impact on bone growth. Thank you!

Whiplash Syndrome: Understanding Symptoms and Recovery After a Car Accident

Whiplash syndrome from a car accident? Doctor, I would like to ask you about an incident that occurred three months ago. I was in a car accident and did not sustain any external injuries, but my neck was whipped around. I had an X-ray of my neck, which showed no dislocations. Ove...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If there was an impact during the car accident, there may be some soreness in the bones and joints, which typically recovers within one and a half to three months. Muscle or joint tightness can be alleviated with heat therapy or gentle stretching exercises, and there is usually n...

Understanding Open and Comminuted Fractures: Recovery and Rehabilitation Insights

Regarding open fracture of the right tibia? Hello Dr. Shi, I would like to ask you some questions. On October 1, 2015, I jumped from a height and was diagnosed with an open fracture of the right tibia with internal fixation using steel nails. I underwent surgery, and the surgeon ...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
An open fracture refers to a fracture where there is a wound in the skin, connecting the fracture to the outside environment. If the fractured bone ends have protruded through the skin, it is considered a more severe open fracture. Some open fractures may only have a small wound ...

Are Growth Hormones Effective After Growth Plate Closure?

Are growth hormones effective? If I am in my senior year of high school and my growth plates have fused, will growth hormone injections still be effective? If so, how many more centimeters can I grow?

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello! Once the growth plates have fused, growth hormone injections will not lead to further height increase. Please do not misuse growth hormones. If you have any concerns, please visit the pediatric metabolism or endocrinology clinic for evaluation. Changhua Hospital, Orthopedi...

Effective Strategies for Height Growth in Adolescents: What Works?

Height growth issues Currently, I have just entered the third year of junior high school, with a height of only 151.3 cm and a weight of 47 kg. I started my menstrual period in the fourth grade, and I have had my growth plates examined, which have not yet fused. However, I have n...

Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: It is important to first assess the condition of the growth plates, reduce the intake of fried foods, maintain a balanced diet, engage in regular exercise, and ensure adequate calcium intake. The effectiveness of growth-promoting remedies varies from person to person; if t...

Effective Ways to Lengthen Legs and Improve Height

Lengthening the legs? Doctor, how can I make my legs longer? I’ve read online that reducing salt intake, stretching in the morning, and using stairs can be effective. Is this true? Will stretching the calf muscles make them longer? What else can I do to increase my height? Thank ...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Exercise stimulates bone growth, and adequate nutrition also plays a significant role. Stretching may not necessarily be effective. Height is related to genetics, and generally, the height of parents influences the height of their children.

Can Pilates and Yoga Help Increase Height After Growth Plate Closure?

Height increase issues? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask some questions about height increase. I am currently 14, almost 15 years old, and I am in the third year of junior high school with a height of 141 cm. During my junior high years, I haven't grown taller. I have prev...

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello, the closure of the growth plate indicates that the bone in that area will no longer grow; however, other bones or soft tissues may still grow a little, but not significantly. Exercise or yoga is beneficial for overall health, but there is no exercise or yoga that can reope...

Can I Still Grow Taller at 17? Understanding Height and Bone Growth

Bone growth At 17 years old, is there really no chance to grow taller? My height is 158 cm, but the distance from my left middle finger to my right middle finger is almost 170 cm, which makes my arms look very long. Is this normal? Both of my parents are tall; could it be that I ...

Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: At the age of 17, a girl's growth plates are mostly closed, so the chances of further height increase are likely minimal. An X-ray can be taken to confirm this. The longer upper arm does not indicate any abnormalities if the range of motion is normal. Thank you!

Can Push-Ups and Sit-Ups Stunt Your Growth?

Growth issues I have been doing push-ups and sit-ups for a long time, and now I have developed biceps and abdominal muscles. Will this affect my height growth?

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The areas where you exert force are the muscles in the upper body and near the shoulders, as well as the rectus abdominis and back muscles, which should not affect growth in height.

Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Treatment Options and Recovery Concerns

Clavicle fracture Dear Doctor, I would like to ask a question regarding my condition. I was in a car accident on the afternoon of August 22, and I experienced significant pain in my left clavicle. I was taken to the Chi Mei Medical Center emergency room in Tainan, where an X-ray...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Clavicle fractures are usually treated conservatively, typically with a triangular sling or figure-of-eight bandage for about three months, unless it is an open fracture or there is a risk of the fracture site penetrating the skin. Additionally, if there are associated vascular o...

Does Leg Muscle Training Affect Height Growth?

Leg muscles training Will training my leg muscles hinder my height growth? I have been training for a long time, and I am currently 160 cm tall and weigh 42 kg.

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Height is not solely determined by genetics; if parents are taller, their children are likely to be taller as well. Strengthening the leg muscles through exercise will enhance their power and endurance, but it will not affect overall height.

How to Stop Growing Taller: Solutions for Height Concerns

How to stop growing taller? Hello doctor, I am a graduating student from the third year of junior high school. Due to my wide frame and continuous growth, being too tall has caused me a lot of inconvenience. Could you please advise me on how to stop growing taller?

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
At the age of fifteen, during the third year of junior high school, the growth plates should be closing soon. Once they are closed, height growth will cease unless there is an abnormality in growth hormone levels.

Can I Still Grow Taller at 16? Tips for Height Increase

Height increase issues? Hello doctor, I am 16 years old and in the second year of high school, with a height of 168.8 cm. I started my menstrual period in the first year of junior high school. Currently, I am a dance class student, and I hope to reach a height of 172 cm. Is it st...

Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, once a girl has gone through puberty, she will not grow taller because the growth plates have closed. The growth plates around the knees and near the hip joints usually close between the ages of 14 and 15, which can be observed through X-ray imaging. These areas are wh...

Can I Still Grow Taller at 16? Tips on Height Increase and Exercise

Regarding height increase? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about the issue of height. I am 16 years old and my height is 161 cm. I am not sure if this is too short; I really hope to grow another 4 cm to reach my ideal height of 165 cm. I started my menstruation in the fifth gr...

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello, anonymous girl: Based on your description, you entered puberty around the fifth grade (around 11 years old), and during the first 2-3 years, you experienced a rapid growth in height. Now that you are 16 years old, it is unlikely that you will grow much taller, and the chan...

How to Determine If Growth Plates Are Closed and Height Potential at 19?

How to determine if the growth plates have closed and whether there is still potential for height increase? At 19 years old and in your second year of college, with a height of 174 cm, it appears that your growth rate has significantly slowed down since high school, where you gre...

Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Height, when not influenced by diseases, generally depends on factors such as genetics, nutrition, sleep, and exercise. Typically, growth plates should close around the ages of 18-19 for males and 17-18 for females, at which point growth will cease. Growth plates cannot be seen w...

Understanding Pediatric Joint Issues: O-Shaped and X-Shaped Legs

Pediatric Joint and Bone Conditions Hello Dr. Lee: My daughter is 3 years and 2 months old, with a height of about 90 cm and a weight of 14 kg. 1. During her infancy, she had a slight bow-legged appearance, but now it has become quite pronounced as knock-knees. Is there a need fo...

Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: 1. It is common for physiological bow legs (genu varum) in children under 2 years old to naturally transition into physiological knock knees (genu valgum), and no correction is needed. 2. Typically, if there are sounds during joint movement without pain symptoms, it is gen...

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