The plate can be left in place for a short period of time, but it should be taken out after an interval of 1~2 years when the trauma is back to normal.
After the fracture of the third ankle bone, in the short term, the trauma has not completely recovered to normal, the bone has not been shaped, it is not recommended to take out the plate too early, otherwise it will affect the fixation of the bone, the fracture will be displaced, and it will not be able to be shaped, and in serious cases, it may cause the second fracture.
Generally, the bone can recover to normal about 1~2 years after the fracture, and the plate can be removed at this time. If the plate is not removed in time, it will affect the normal activities, and it will be difficult to remove the plate in case of breakage.
If you are currently suffering from ankle fracture and want to know whether you need to remove the plate after surgery, it is recommended that you have regular checkups, and use X-rays, CT, and MRI to understand the recovery of the fracture, and then analyze whether you can remove the plate based on the doctor’s recommendation.