My husband has a metal plate and screws in his leg from an accident at work 11 years ago. He experiences alot of pain thru the day starting at the plate. He is in construction so he is on his feet alot and is very active. Sometimes the pain is so bad he can hardly walk. He went to the dr a few years ago and they didnt see anything wrong with his leg from the xray. My question is...can the plate be removed without damaging his leg???
Hello, See plates and screws are for support to bone, if your surgeon feel, and you are also willing then its more than 5 years passed so if you remove also, you will not be in any trouble. No damages will occur due to that. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Hem ang S Jane, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist