Understanding Growth Plate Closure in Adolescents: What You Need to Know
The growth plates in the legs of a second-year junior high school student are closing rapidly? Hello Doctor, I am currently in the second year of junior high school, 14 years old, with a height of 163.2 cm and a weight of 73 kg. Last year, I was diagnosed with acquired bilateral ...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, you are 14 years old, male, and entered puberty when transitioning from sixth grade to seventh grade. X-rays show that most of the growth plates have closed. Therefore, it is recommended that you drink more milk, go to bed before 11 PM, and engage in activities such as run...[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Closure in Adolescents: What You Need to Know
Can Adult Height Increase Through Spinal Exercises? A Medical Inquiry
Inquiry about height increase (related to the spine) (Terlipressin) Hello Doctor: I am a 22-year-old student, currently about 167 cm tall, and my growth rate has been very slow. It seems that my growth plates have closed. Recently, I came across a company (Tolo Gao) that promotes...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, I do not understand the system theory you mentioned regarding the company. Please forgive me.[Read More] Can Adult Height Increase Through Spinal Exercises? A Medical Inquiry
Understanding Growth Guidance Surgery for Limb Length Discrepancy in Children
Treatment for leg length discrepancy? Hello Doctor, my daughter has congenital clubfoot on her left foot, and she has been receiving treatment since birth. She is currently 8 years old. Aside from a noticeable size difference in the soles of her feet, she also has a leg length di...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: 1. The risks associated with reverse growth guidance surgery are similar to those of general orthopedic surgeries; however, children tend to have faster healing times and lower risks of nonunion or infection. Side effects may include excessive growth suppression or uneven ...[Read More] Understanding Growth Guidance Surgery for Limb Length Discrepancy in Children
Understanding Height Stagnation: Tips for Growth During Adolescence
Height stagnation? Hello Doctor, I am a 15-year-old freshman in high school. My height has been around 168 cm from the end of middle school to now. I am very worried that I might not grow any taller, so I asked my mom to look up information online. She said she would give me her...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Height is related to genetic inheritance from parents. If the parents are taller, the children are likely to be taller as well. A height of 168 cm is actually not considered short. If the growth plates have not yet closed, there is still a possibility for further growth. Paying a...[Read More] Understanding Height Stagnation: Tips for Growth During Adolescence
Understanding the Differences Between Bone Screws and Bone Cement in Orthopedics
What is the difference between bone screws and bone cement? Hello: My mother fell while pulling her scooter when the handlebar came off, and she sat down on the ground. She was taken to the emergency room for an X-ray, where the medical staff advised that she could rest for a whi...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, as mentioned in your letter, it is generally a compression fracture (without neurological damage aside from pain). Conservative treatment (using a Taylor brace) has a success rate of about 80%, but it cannot restore the height of the vertebral body. If the pain persists fo...[Read More] Understanding the Differences Between Bone Screws and Bone Cement in Orthopedics
Understanding Growth Plates: Key Questions About Spinal Development
Issues with growth plates? Hello, Doctor. I have three questions to ask you. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm! 1. Is it true that each cervical vertebra and the proximal thoracic vertebra also have growth plates? 2. I have heard a claim that after the growth plates i...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, 1. Each vertebra (including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae) has a growth plate located near the intervertebral disc. 2. Indeed, there is literature confirming that after the growth plates in the feet close, the spine can still increase by 14 mm. (Howell et al....[Read More] Understanding Growth Plates: Key Questions About Spinal Development
Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Concerns in Adolescents
Could you please provide more details about the height issue? I am a third-year junior high school student, and my height is only 165 cm. I had a bone age assessment, and the doctor said that my height is almost at its maximum and that I cannot receive growth hormone injections o...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: Your height is normal, and there is no need for further injection treatment. Just let it be, thank you! Changhua Hospital Orthopedics Dr. Li Wen-Hong[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Height Concerns in Adolescents
Can I Still Grow Taller at 16? Understanding Growth Plates and Height Potential
Growth plate elongation I just turned 16 this year and I'm a first-year high school student. My growth plates seem to have fused, and my height is only 163 cm. My mom is 155 cm and my dad is 168 cm. I drink milk every day, but I haven't been skipping rope, and sometimes...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, it is difficult to grow another 7 centimeters after just turning 16 and with the growth plates nearly fused.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller at 16? Understanding Growth Plates and Height Potential
Can I Still Grow Taller at 16? Understanding Growth Plates and Height
Height does not increase? At 16 years old, you sometimes engage in masturbation and have a smoking habit. Currently, your height is 167 cm, while your brother's height is 178 cm. You are unsure if your growth plates have closed and if you still have a chance to grow taller. ...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: An X-ray of the knee joint can determine whether the growth plates have closed, but it cannot accurately predict how much taller you will grow. Your height is already 167 cm, so just let it happen naturally. Changhua Hospital, Orthopedics, Dr. Li Wen-Hong.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller at 16? Understanding Growth Plates and Height
Understanding Growth Plate Issues: Can You Still Grow Taller?
Growth plate issues I am currently 173 cm tall. A few days ago, I went to the hospital for an X-ray of my knee, and the doctor told me that the growth plate at 3764 has a height increase ratio. He then mentioned that the growth plate below the knee is nearly fused and that the sm...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: It is no longer possible to significantly increase height; only a little more growth is possible. Thank you! Wishing you good health! Orthopedics, Changhua Hospital, Dr. Li Wen-Hong.[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Issues: Can You Still Grow Taller?
Can You Still Grow Taller at 18? Understanding Growth Plates and Height
Height and Growth Plate Issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if it's still possible to grow taller at the age of 18, considering that I have already developed an Adam's apple during high school. Does this mean that my growth plates have already fused?
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, you are currently 18 years old, and since you have already developed an Adam's apple during high school, it indicates a high likelihood that your growth plates have fused. However, it is still recommended that you visit an orthopedic clinic for an X-ray to confirm whe...[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller at 18? Understanding Growth Plates and Height
Can Ultrasound Assess Ligament Injury Severity in Knee Sprains?
Can ultrasound be used to assess the extent of ligament injury in cases of knee sprain and swelling? On August 12, I jumped down from a height of 1.2 meters, and when my right foot landed, the moss on the ground caused a knee sprain. On the day of the injury, since it was a Satur...
Dr. Wang Jiacheng Reply:
Ultrasound has difficulty examining the cruciate ligaments, but it can effectively assess the collateral ligaments.[Read More] Can Ultrasound Assess Ligament Injury Severity in Knee Sprains?
Understanding Wrist and Forearm Issues: Surgery, Healing, and Recovery
Wrist issues involving the radius and ulna? Hello, doctor. I am the inquirer from the previous issue 138823. Today, I consulted another physician who mentioned that my radius is displaced by about 1mm, and the height difference between the radius and ulna at the wrist joint is le...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. Reasonable 2. Minimal impact 3. This is considered normal; it may not dislocate again. 4. No 5. It is advisable to start exercising the joint earlier for better recovery.[Read More] Understanding Wrist and Forearm Issues: Surgery, Healing, and Recovery
Understanding Distal Radius Fractures: Surgery, Recovery, and Concerns
Distal radius fracture Hello, doctor. I am the patient who inquired a few days ago. Yesterday, I visited another physician, and after an X-ray, he informed me that my fracture has shifted approximately 1mm towards the palm side. He also noted that my radius is almost at the same ...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello: 1. The recommendation to avoid surgery is reasonable. 2. I cannot specify how much functional loss will occur without surgery, as it depends on the subsequent rehabilitation process. 3. Will there be side effects on the wrist? If there are, they should not be severe. 4. Wi...[Read More] Understanding Distal Radius Fractures: Surgery, Recovery, and Concerns
Understanding Growth Plates and Height: A Guide for Parents
Growth plate height Hello, doctor. My son is currently a freshman in high school and just turned 16 years old, with a height of 167 cm. He injured his ankle in April and had an X-ray taken. The doctor indicated that the growth plate in his ankle has already healed, and suggested ...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: (1) You may consult your Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) physician regarding the prescription of Chinese herbal medicine. Personally, I suggest that it may be best not to take it, but I have no evidence to support or refute TCM treatments. (2) During puberty, long bones...[Read More] Understanding Growth Plates and Height: A Guide for Parents
Can I Still Grow Taller with Unhealed Growth Plates?
Growth plate issues My growth plate on top has not yet healed, but the one below is close to healing. Can I still grow taller? I am transitioning from middle school to high school.
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Before the age of fifteen, there is still a chance for growth in height; however, if the growth plates are completely closed, further height increase will not be possible.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller with Unhealed Growth Plates?
Understanding Thigh Discomfort Without Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Thigh soreness without pain? Hello Doctor, I previously asked you about my knee issue, and now my knee feels a bit better, but my right thigh has started to feel sore all day (my lower back occasionally feels sore as well). My right thigh feels warm, but it doesn't hurt, and...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, after boys go through puberty and the growth plates close, they can no longer increase in height. For boys, this usually occurs after the age of 16.[Read More] Understanding Thigh Discomfort Without Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Post-ACL Surgery: Managing Swelling and Discomfort After Arthroscopy
Post-operative swelling after arthroscopic surgery? Hello Doctor, I underwent arthroscopic surgery for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and meniscus repair one week ago. Although there is some swelling post-surgery, I believe it is not too severe. However, due to the nat...
Dr. Cai Shanglin Reply:
If swelling persists after surgery, ice packs should be applied. If the swelling has started to subside, heat packs can be used. Generally, the elevation should be above heart level. If the swelling still does not improve, it is recommended to return for a follow-up examination.[Read More] Post-ACL Surgery: Managing Swelling and Discomfort After Arthroscopy
Can I Still Grow Taller at 17? Understanding Growth Plate Closure
I am not sure if I can still grow taller? Dear Doctor: I recently had an X-ray of my hand to check if the growth plates have fused. Today, I reviewed the report, and the doctor mentioned that the growth plates in my fingers have closed, but there is still a slight gap in my wrist...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, based on your situation, the fingers have fully closed, but there is still a slight gap in the wrist, so your potential for height increase is limited. However, before the wrist bones fully close, you still have a chance to grow over 1 cm by jumping rope daily, drinking mi...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller at 17? Understanding Growth Plate Closure
Complications After Clavicle Surgery: What to Do When Pins Fail?
A year ago, I fractured my clavicle and had a bone screw inserted. After a year, the screw was removed, but the clavicle is still fractured? Hello, I would like to ask a question. My friend had clavicle screws inserted a year ago (or opted for better screws at their own expense)....
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
After the fixation of a fracture, there may be instances where, after a period of time, the removal of the bone screws can lead to a re-fracture, which may require another surgical procedure for improvement.[Read More] Complications After Clavicle Surgery: What to Do When Pins Fail?