A member asked:

Is it possible for my humerus to still break down further after having a plate and 5 screws put in 10 yrs ago?

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Dr. Abdul Ahmed answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: The bone or the hardware can break but only if you have another significant fall. The bone usually breaks below or above the hardware.

Answered 3/10/2015

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Yes: You can get a fracture at the edge of the plate, because this is a stress riser. This is the dilemma - there is a risk of getting a fracture below the plate, but removing the plate entails the risks of another surgery, and for a brief period of time the risk of getting a new fracture through one of the screw holes.

Answered 9/9/2013

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