@belton I had my plates and screws removed from Tibia and Fibula. My surgeon said I had to wait at least a year. It was a year and a half later. I have less pain, but there is pain with arthritis from the injury. I had hives and seemed to be having an allergic reaction to the titanium metal. Recovery is easier than after the fracture, but you’ll have increased risk of fracture for awhile because of holes from screw tracks.