Intermediate
Technical
IVT
peak height velocity
The maximum rate of linear growth during the adolescent growth spurt.
Full Definition
Peak height velocity represents the fastest rate of linear growth during puberty, typically occurring around age 12 in girls and age 14 in boys. This measurement is crucial for timing orthopedic interventions, monitoring growth disorders, and predicting final adult height. Clinical documentation should include growth velocity calculations, relationship to pubertal staging, and any factors that might affect growth patterns in individual adolescent patients.
Usage
Usage note: Important for timing interventions; varies by sex and individual development patterns.
In Context
- "The patient achieved peak height velocity at SMR stage 3, consistent with normal timing." — Growth assessment documentation
- "Orthodontic treatment was timed to coincide with peak height velocity for optimal results." — Interdisciplinary treatment planning
Also known as
maximum growth velocity
pubertal growth spurt
Contrasted with
growth deceleration
Don't confuse with
growth rate
final height