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Is it possible to remove a plate from a broken clavicle 7 years after it has been put in?
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I guess it is possible, but why? The plates are usually placed to fixate the broken bone are are not usually designed to be removed. Removal may do more harm than good, not counting the cost, the pain, or the risks. Discuss your options with a local surgeon and your physician.
Answered 3/5/2021
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Any thing is possible. But discuss with your local team as they have a better idea of what is possible where you live in people like You.
Answered 3/6/2021
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