Question
i had an oblique fib fx 12/28/09, have plate and 8 screws. am back to doing everything but am worried what long term effect running will have on my hardware, will i get sress fractures or break the hw,can i run a 1/2 marathon (have run a 5 mile race this spring)also what percentage of patients actually leave this hardware in long term? thank you

Answer
If properly placed, the hardware shouldn't be an issue and you shouldn't be more prone to stress fractures.  Most leave it in, unless there's pain from the screw or if it is working it's way out of the bone.  You should not have to limit yourself to a particular distance moving forward.
Good luck!
All the best,
Andrew Schneider, DPM

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