Hi guys.
Well...I had a tibial plateau fracture about ,2 years ago...they put in a plate and screws, which constantly hurt. It was beginning to affect my gait, and hips. My Dr. Always told me, I would have to wait a year, but if the plate bothered me he would prefer to remove it (since he put it there. ), but it was up to me. So just 3 months ago I had the plate removed,(after 2 years).I waited till I felt my leg was strong enough(worked out in gym, before the surgery). The surgery was considered out patient, and a easy surgery. The pain in my knee and hip went away, I walk better now. I did about 3 months of pt, so far...and it feels great. I say DO IT. It's a foreign object in your body, and has the potential to get infected any time. It served is purpose, and now u don't need it anymore, so take it out). Very easy surgery..
Was waking right away.