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I have a metal plate in my left fibula. how much weight can it take prior to giving out.i'm asking because i lift weights and want to work out my leg.

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Dr. John Anderson answered

No limit: No limit on the plate for a human, as long as the bone is healed. I take most plates out in patients under 50 at about a year post op.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/5/2013

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Dr. Arnold Zuckman answered

Has fracture healed: If your fracture has healed the capacity of the plate doesn't matter.

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/19/2013

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A member asked:

I have a metal plate in my left fibula. how much weight can it take prior to giving out.i'm asking because i lift weights and want to work out my leg.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Anderson answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Arnold Zuckman answered

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

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