Does a fracture plate recover when the hole is removed?

After the removal of a fracture plate, the remaining nail holes usually heal gradually, as described below. After the plate is removed from the fracture, the original nail hole will gradually heal, form a bone scab, and fill the local bone defect. However, strenuous activities are not allowed at this time. Strenuous activities or excessive weight-bearing may lead to weakening of bone strength and easy fracture due to severe defects at the nail holes and osteoporosis of the plate. Generally, it takes about three months for the nail hole to disappear completely, at this time, the bone strength is also gradually recovered, the patient can exercise moderately, and gradually increase the intensity of exercise and weight bearing, in order to protect the localization, and to avoid the occurrence of accidental fracture and other situations.