Height Increase Surgery: Safety, Costs, and Recovery Insights
About limb lengthening surgery? Hello, doctor. I have not grown taller since childhood and my nutrient absorption is poorer than others. My current height is only 165 cm, but I have always had a dream of riding a motorcycle, which is difficult to achieve due to my short legs. I w...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Healthy individuals are not advised to undergo such surgeries because limb lengthening procedures have numerous complications, including bacterial infections, nonunion of bones, malunion of bones, and discrepancies in limb length. Additionally, the postoperative process is very a...[Read More] Height Increase Surgery: Safety, Costs, and Recovery Insights
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?
Understanding Mild Cervical Spine Issues: Treatment and Risks Explained
Cervical spine issues Hello Doctor, recently my family member (male, 46 years old) underwent a cervical spine X-ray as part of a health check-up. The report indicates Mild Marginal Spur at C5-6, Grade I Retrolisthesis at C5-6, C6-7 Interspace Narrowing, and Mild Reduced Body Heig...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Hello, the issues you described are quite common. Whether they need to be addressed primarily depends on the presence of symptoms. Mild symptoms include neck pain, limited neck mobility, and frequent neck stiffness. Moderate symptoms involve numbness in the arms and neck movement...[Read More] Understanding Mild Cervical Spine Issues: Treatment and Risks Explained
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
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
Managing Osteoporosis: Treatment Options and Dental Considerations
Post-osteoporosis management? Hello Dr. Chen, Since the beginning of this year, I have noticeably lost height and my weight has decreased by 6.7 kg. I underwent a bone density test (hip) and my T-score was -3.3. The rehabilitation physician advised me to supplement with calcium...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Hello Ms. Lin: Based on your condition, it is recommended that you adopt the following multi-faceted treatment approach: dietary supplementation of calcium and vitamin D, along with sun exposure (20 minutes of sunlight daily between 10 AM and 3 PM), exercise (walking, hiking, or ...[Read More] Managing Osteoporosis: Treatment Options and Dental Considerations
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
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
Height Increase Surgery: Options, Recovery, and Expert Guidance
Height enhancement surgery I have thought about this for a long time and have also assessed financial aspects. I have depression and hope to find suitable channels for height increase surgery to boost my confidence. I have always felt insecure about my height and hope to increase...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, in order to undergo limb lengthening surgery, you would need to be bedridden and unable to walk, which may last for six months and may not meet your height increase goal of 15-20 centimeters. Additionally, your lower limbs may atrophy due to lack of weight-bearing. From a ...[Read More] Height Increase Surgery: Options, Recovery, and Expert Guidance
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
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 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?