Can I Still Grow Taller at 17? Understanding Growth Plates and Height
Can I still grow taller? I am currently 17 years old and have been playing basketball almost every day for the past two years, but my height growth has been very slow. I was 173 cm at 15 years old and now I am 177 cm at 17. I am growing about 1 to 2 cm each year. I've heard ...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Dear Huang, Hello! In addition to the genetic factors that determine height, postnatal factors such as balanced nutrition, adequate rest, and appropriate exercise also play a significant role. Once the growth plates close, the bones will no longer grow. The timing of growth pla...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller at 17? Understanding Growth Plates and Height
Understanding Patellar Tendonitis and Cartilage Issues in the Knee: A Comprehensive Guide
Patellar tendinitis and irregularities in the cartilage on the posterior aspect of the knee? Hello, doctor. I currently have a knee joint issue and would like to consult you. Two months ago, I fell off my bicycle (I realized my shoes were still clipped in when I stopped, and I fe...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Knee injuries can lead to swelling or pain within three months. If the cartilage of the patella is damaged, activities such as going up and down stairs or squatting may be painful or difficult. It is important to check for any displacement of the patella, which can be assessed th...[Read More] Understanding Patellar Tendonitis and Cartilage Issues in the Knee: A Comprehensive Guide
Can I Still Grow Taller After My Growth Plates Have Closed?
Want to grow taller~ Seeking answers? I am currently in the second year of junior high school, about to enter the third year, and my height is 160 cm. There is a significant gap between my height and the career I want to pursue. I used an online height prediction formula and calc...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Pudding: Hello! The closure of the growth plates indicates that the bone can no longer grow. Please refrain from using growth hormones or other remedies to avoid potential health risks due to side effects of the medication. Dr. Li Wen-Hong, Orthopedics, Changhua Hospital.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller After My Growth Plates Have Closed?
Understanding Ligament Tears: Treatment Options and Growth Concerns
Ligament tear Hello, I have a torn ligament behind my left knee. I went to see a doctor, and he said that because I am still quite young, surgery is not suitable for me, so I haven't undergone any procedures. However, I'm not sure what to do because there is some swelli...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: Ligament tears are not related to height growth. If the growth plates have fused and there is significant instability, reconstruction of the cruciate ligament may be necessary. Rehabilitation can be initiated for six months, and further evaluation of instability will deter...[Read More] Understanding Ligament Tears: Treatment Options and Growth Concerns
How to Stop Growing Taller: Concerns of a Tall Female Student
I don't want to grow taller anymore? Hello, doctor. I have always been one of the tallest girls in my class. I grew to about 168-169 cm during college, but three years after graduation, I measured my height and found that I have grown another 2 cm, reaching 171 cm. For me, h...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello: Generally, individuals stop growing after puberty (males at 18 years, females at 17 years). If, as you mentioned, you are still experiencing growth after graduating from college (which should be after puberty), it is possible that there is a hormonal issue causing the grow...[Read More] How to Stop Growing Taller: Concerns of a Tall Female Student
Can I Still Grow Taller? A Guide for Teenagers Seeking Height
Height growth issues Hello doctor, I am a 15-year-old girl who has just graduated from junior high school and I am about 170 cm tall. Do I still have a chance to grow taller? I want to reach a height of 180 cm (at most). I really want to, but I don't know if my growth plates...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Whether one will grow taller is related to the closure of the growth plates. Typically, girls close their growth plates around the age of 14, while boys do so around the age of 15. Once the growth plates near the knee joint close, further increase in limb length is not possible. ...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller? A Guide for Teenagers Seeking Height
Is It Safe for Teens to Take Joint Supplements After Ankle Fractures?
Is Jianbu Wan suitable for use during puberty? After an ankle fracture (in mid-May), experiencing soreness during exercise is common. What can be taken to improve this? (Easy-to-take pills) I've heard that Jianbu Pills can be used; is it safe to take during puberty? Will it ...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Ankle fractures, particularly those involving the joint surface, require careful reduction and stabilization. Even with proper healing, approximately 40% of patients may still experience soreness when there is a sudden drop in atmospheric pressure or after prolonged weight-bearin...[Read More] Is It Safe for Teens to Take Joint Supplements After Ankle Fractures?
Why Do Identical Twins Have Different Heights? Exploring Genetic Factors
Height issues The difference in height between you and your identical twin brother, despite being monozygotic twins, can be attributed to several factors. While identical twins share the same genetic material, environmental influences play a significant role in growth and develop...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
The development of height is influenced by multiple factors, and genetics is not the only one. Factors such as nutritional balance, exercise habits, adequate sleep, endocrine disorders, growth plate injuries, and genetic mutations can all affect height. Therefore, even identical ...[Read More] Why Do Identical Twins Have Different Heights? Exploring Genetic Factors
How to Self-Check for Leg Length Discrepancy and Treatment Options
How to detect leg length discrepancy? Hello, how can I self-assess whether I have leg length discrepancy? If I do have a leg length discrepancy, what are the methods for correction and treatment? I would appreciate Dr. Chen taking the time to respond. Thank you!
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello: In response to your inquiry regarding the measurement of leg length discrepancy, there are generally two main categories: manual measurement and imaging measurement. Manual measurement is convenient and quick but may lead to errors, while imaging measurement is more accura...[Read More] How to Self-Check for Leg Length Discrepancy and Treatment Options
Can a 19-Year-Old Girl Still Grow Taller? Orthopedic Insights
A 19-year-old girl wants to grow a little taller? Since I reached the fourth grade, my height has been stuck at 158 cm, and I have been fluctuating between 160 cm and 158 cm. Recently, I measured my height (using the same device as before) and found that I am now over 1 cm taller...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello~ Generally speaking, once the growth plates have fused, the chances of increasing height are quite low. Posture issues can also affect height to some extent. A hunched back can certainly make a person appear shorter, and a variation of within one centimeter is considered ac...[Read More] Can a 19-Year-Old Girl Still Grow Taller? Orthopedic Insights
Should You Get an X-Ray for Your Child's Growth Concerns?
Height issues Hello, I would like to ask a question. My child is currently twelve years old and just started junior high school, but her height is only 146 cm. She got her first menstrual period around the end of fourth grade. Given her current height, which seems a bit short, sh...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: By examining the X-ray of the growth plates, we can determine whether the bones are still capable of growth, but we cannot predict height. Based on your description, a 12-year-old girl with a height of 146 cm is around the average and is not considered short. If you still ...[Read More] Should You Get an X-Ray for Your Child's Growth Concerns?
Understanding ACL Injuries: Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Next Steps
Cruciate ligament I am currently serving on an outer island, and sometimes after running or walking for a long time, I feel a clicking sensation in my left knee. When I move my knee, it feels like something is sliding inside, and sometimes it doesn't move smoothly, so I have...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello~ If the cruciate ligament joint space is less than 1 cm or less than 0.5 cm for those who enjoy sports, surgical intervention should be considered. If there are no symptoms but a high degree of uncertainty, the likelihood of developing arthritis in the future is also greate...[Read More] Understanding ACL Injuries: Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Next Steps
Understanding ACL Injuries: Should You Trust Your Doctor's Diagnosis?
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) I am currently serving on an outer island, and sometimes after running or walking for a long time, I feel a clicking sensation in my left knee. When I move my knee, it feels like something is sliding inside, and at times, the knee feels unstable, ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the physician suspects that you have an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, further examination using MRI can be covered by health insurance. Based on your description, it is likely an old tear, which may present with a feeling of looseness or instability. During the examin...[Read More] Understanding ACL Injuries: Should You Trust Your Doctor's Diagnosis?
Understanding Rib Deformities After a Car Accident: What You Need to Know
Bone issues Hello, doctor. After the car accident, the left rib near my stomach has become protruded by 5 cm. I had an X-ray, and the doctor said there was no issue. I mentioned to the doctor that the triangular area of my left rib has become very prominent, but the doctor told m...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the X-ray shows no bone tumor, then there is usually no concern. Rib injuries can sometimes cause swelling, and at times, they may be fractures. After a fracture heals, the area may become thicker or more prominent. To determine if there is a relationship, X-rays serve as an i...[Read More] Understanding Rib Deformities After a Car Accident: What You Need to Know
Understanding Rib Deformities After a Car Accident: What You Need to Know
Rib..? Hello, doctor. After a car accident, the left rib near my stomach has become protruded by 5 cm. I had an X-ray, and the doctor said there was no issue. I mentioned to the doctor that the triangular area of my left rib has become very prominent, but the doctor told me that ...
Dr. Zhang Jiahao Reply:
Hello, I can only provide an objective answer to your question after actually seeing the person and the X-ray images. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Rib Deformities After a Car Accident: What You Need to Know
Can Mild Scoliosis in Teens Improve on Its Own?
Is it possible for scoliosis in a third-year junior high school student to resolve on its own? I am 15 years old and I am preparing for the high school entrance exam this year. However, I have scoliosis, which is not very severe. A few days ago, I had an X-ray done for another re...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Scoliosis does not resolve on its own, but an angle of only seven degrees is considered very mild and can actually be ignored. Engaging in some exercises does not change the angle, but maintaining good posture is certainly beneficial. The inability to exert force with the legs is...[Read More] Can Mild Scoliosis in Teens Improve on Its Own?
Height Concerns: Understanding Growth Factors and Solutions
Concerns about height? Hello, doctor. I will turn nineteen next month, but I am really worried lately because my height is only 173 cm. My younger brother, who is now in high school, was already 180 cm in the ninth grade. He is so tall that he intentionally stays up late to avoid...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Xiaolin: Height is related to multiple factors, and theoretically, the chances of growing taller after the growth plates close are minimal. Just because others can, it doesn't mean you necessarily can (the timing of growth plate closure may vary for each individual).[Read More] Height Concerns: Understanding Growth Factors and Solutions
Can a Benign Cartilage Tumor Affect My Height Growth?
There is a chondroma in the knee? I have a chondroma on my right knee. I went to the hospital for an examination, and the doctor said it is benign. However, since the examination until now, I have not grown taller; I have been stuck at around 162 cm from the end of junior high sc...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
XW: Osteochondromas near the knee are the most common benign bone tumors in clinical practice, and there is no medical evidence to support a correlation with height. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can a Benign Cartilage Tumor Affect My Height Growth?
Managing Foot Pain from Biking: Tips for Relief and Growth Concerns
Foot pain while cycling? I have to ride my bike to work because I have a part-time job. I ride about 1 kilometer round trip, but I notice that my legs hurt a lot when I come back. How should I handle this? Will it affect my growth?
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Hello Sir: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and suggestions regarding your concerns: Foot pain is likely caused by plantar fasciitis. You can soak your feet in warm water; if the pain persists, you may consider taking some pain relievers along with muscle relaxan...[Read More] Managing Foot Pain from Biking: Tips for Relief and Growth Concerns
Can Growth Plate Fusion Still Allow for Height Increase?
Growth plate fusion? Hello, last week I asked a question. Originally, the traditional Chinese medicine practitioner said that the growth plates were fusing quickly, but when I took my child to see a pediatrician, the doctor said that the growth plates have already fused and there...
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
In textbooks, after the growth plates fuse, there is limited room for growth. However, depending on age and average height, there may still be some potential for height increase. Exercise is indeed beneficial, unless there are underlying endocrine issues. Keep it up![Read More] Can Growth Plate Fusion Still Allow for Height Increase?