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Does anyone know if a metal plate with 6 screws in ankle will set off the detectors in the airport?
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Non Magnetic: They probably will not set off the metal detector as they are non-magnetic. And I have had no patient mention to me that their fracture hardware set off the detector.
Answered 10/4/2016
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It does not: Thescar and a xray are things to have to show remberalso court roons jave detectors.
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