If you have a glandular problem preventing your growth meds can help(if you are young enough!!) otherwise no!!
As to instruments in some asian countries girls especially have their legs broken time & again & plates put in just to add abit of height, it is a very painful & slow process.
I am 148cm or 4' 10" tall & my daughter is only a touch taller, i've managed fine & a more beautiful young woman than my daughter would be gard to finf. Learn to love yourself for who you are not who magazines or others think you should be.