When to take plate for lower limb fracture

The time to take out the steel plate is more than one year after the surgery, this is only the general situation, the specific situation needs specific analysis, it is recommended to find the surgeon for detailed consultation, according to the doctor’s advice to choose the time to take out the steel plate of internal fixation. The following factors influence the removal of the plate: first, the plate fracture, the plate fracture to be removed in a timely manner; second, the plate around the secondary infection also need to be removed early; third, such as wearing the plate brings discomfort, the function or functional training has a significant impact, in the premise of complete healing of the fracture can be appropriate to remove the plate early, to find a doctor for a comprehensive judgment. After the fracture of the leg bone plate treatment, the time to take out the plate is routinely in a year, but due to the specific situation, can be appropriate early or delayed to take out the plate, are allowed.