Clavicular plates should be removed at the latest 2 years to avoid stress fractures. Internal fixation of a clavicle fracture with a plate is usually removed as soon as possible after the fracture has healed. In most cases, the clavicle fracture can be removed about one year after internal fixation. However, due to factors such as fracture healing, the time to remove the internal fixation may be prolonged. Under normal circumstances, if the fracture has completely healed after internal fixation and the internal fixation is not removed at this time, although generally there will be no local discomfort due to the internal fixation, if the internal fixation is left in place for a long period of time, it will lead to re-fracture due to the high local stress on the bone. Therefore, it is not recommended to remove the plate for more than 2 years after internal fixation. The time to remove the clavicle plate should also be determined by your own condition and your doctor’s opinion.