The plate can be removed only after the fracture is fixed and the fracture is completely healed. The plate removal surgery takes about 1-2 hours, depending on the characteristics of the fracture and its location. In some cases, the plate is placed in the bone for 7-8 years, so it may take 5-6 hours to remove the plate because the plate has been in the bone for too long and the screws are very deep between the plate and the bone, so it is very difficult to remove the plate.