How long does it take to get a plate out of a broken foot

The exact time to remove the plate after foot fracture depends on when the fracture heals. After surgery, the fracture heals well, one year after surgery to take out the internal fixation, sometimes taking into account the weight-bearing recommendations for appropriate extension, it is worth noting that some patients after a year, the fracture is not completely healed, this situation is best to go to the hospital for follow-up. In some patients, the plate can not be taken out, especially in the older age group, over seventy years old can not be taken out as much as possible. Finally, it is worth mentioning that it is better to go to which hospital for the operation to prevent the situation of not being able to take out the plate due to the mismatch of taking out instruments.