Internal fixation of fractures over the age of 50 can be done without removal of the plate if there is no discomfort; however, if there is discomfort, the plate needs to be removed.
For fracture over 50 years old, it is generally recommended to remove the plate after the fracture is completely healed. However, if the internal fixation has not been removed for a long time, the plate can not be removed if there is no discomfort; if the plate has not been removed for a long time, the presence of the plate will affect the examination or even make it impossible to perform the examination during CT or MRI.
In addition, some people over 50 years of age with internal fixation of steel plate may need to take out the steel plate due to local pain, local swelling or dysfunction caused by the presence of long-term internal fixation.
Whether or not a steel plate over 50 years of age is removed is mainly based on whether or not the plate affects the function of the body, etc.
Please consult with the surgeon in charge of the surgery to determine whether or not the plate needs to be removed for patients over 50 years of age.