Removing a metal plate from my arm?

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I broke my forearm about in 2004 & had a metal plate implanted in my arm so it could heal. My arm hasn't given me any problems or trouble since about 2005, which it seems like my arm has fully healed for over the months in 2004 I had a cast on.
I'm just wondering...Would it be alright to have an operation to take the metal plate out of my arm? Because first of all...I'm in the Military & medical is FREE in the military but I get out the military in about 7 months so that would save me THOUSANDS if the plate gives me problems after I get out the military.
Second, I rather take it out now then to wait for a something to happen(plate gets out of place, irritating my arm, etc.).

P.S: The plate isn't really that big..it's about 5 inches long & 1 inch wide.

ambulancegirl81 · Accepted Answer

Yes you can get it removed. I had surgery in 2002 and had two plates placed in my arm one on the ulnar side one one the radial side. I had the ulnar one removed due to the placement and everytime I would accidently hit my arm up against something it was super painful.
The radial one is still in place and haven't had any issues.
I would look ingot it but some doctors may not be willing to remove it if it is not medically or physically causeing any problems. So I would check to find out what your doctor would do in your situation.

Removing a metal plate from my arm?

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