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I had a compounded fracture in my right ankle years ago with pins and plates. could it cause any problems as i age?
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Hardware: The hardware in your ankle could possibly cause problems down the line. It could loosen which would require its removal. It could become infected. If it crossed an open growth plate, deformities could develop. Most of the time, the hardware goes unnoticed.
Answered 11/27/2017
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