An orthopaedics implant plate is a metal device used to hold broken bones together and help them heal. It’s attached to the bone with screws to stabilize fractures.

Types of orthopaedic implant plate
• Stainless steel implant plate
• Cobalt chrome implant plate
• Titanium implant plate

When to remove plates from broken bones?

Usually, 316 stainless steel plates and titanium plates are used for repairing broken bones. These plates are safe to stay inside the body lifelong. Only if there is a problem, they should be removed.

Watch Dr. T. G. Prabhakar of Kauvery Hospital, one of the best Orthopaedic Surgeons in Tirunelveli, explain the criteria under which an orthopaedic implant plate should be removed.