is it possible to increase height at 24 through surgery or other medical procedures i've heard mixed things and want to know if there are safe options for someone my age

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Height increase at 24 via surgery is possible but risky and expensive‚Äîconsult orthopedic specialist.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My knee pain is getting unbearable and I can barely walk anymore. I think I might need knee replacement surgery but I'm really worried about finding the best surgeon for this. How do I know who to trust for this procedure and what should I look for in a good knee replacement specialist?

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i have three plates and screws in my body from a previous surgery and im wondering if i should get another surgery to remove them what do most patients usually do in this situation

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I'm 24 and have bow legs, but lately I've been feeling pain in my left knee and sometimes hear a cracking sound. Could this be a sign of osteoarthritis? Is there any way to treat both the bow legs and knee pain without surgery?

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