Question
Is pediatric epiphyseal plate closure surgery safe? Is it possible to re-open closed epiphyseal plates through surgery and promote height growth?
Answer
Generally, growth is mainly influenced by genetics and nutrition, and has little to do with prematurity. Boys usually stop growing after the age of 30. The main postnatal factors affecting height are exercise, and it is not recommended to use surgical methods to lengthen the legs by joining the bones.