Do fracture plates break easily?

Plates placed after fracture surgery are not prone to break under normal use. Fracture surgery with incision and reduction plate internal fixation is a common procedure, and plate internal fixation provides strong internal fixation. The plate is usually made of titanium alloy, which has a hard metal stability. They are not prone to fracture under normal use. The optimal service life of a normal steel plate is 12 to 15 years, and the probability of metal fatigue increases over 15 years (which increases the likelihood of fracture). Plates are not prone to fracture under normal use, but re-injury, abnormal weight-bearing maneuvers, etc. may increase the likelihood of plate fracture. If the patient is young, it is usually recommended that the plate be removed about 2 years after surgery, as increased age also increases the likelihood of plate fracture.