Hi, my husband has a metal plate in his upper arm. last year plate had to be removed due to infection that was in his bloodstream and parts of his bone were chiseled away and new plate inserted. Over a year later the area is infected again. Is it possible for your body to reject some plates? He has rods and plates in both his femurs but, is not bothered by them.
Hello, THX to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your treating doctor I advise you that inserted plate is called as stainless steel plate. They are inert and won't rejected by the body. There may be some other reason like he immunity of your husband is decreased, it is the reason for such an infection. I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at Chat Doctor. Chat Doctor. Infectious Disease.