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I have had a tibia plateau break but the metal plate in my leg sits out from the bone -is this normal - I can feel the plate if I kneel - it seems to sit on the floor separate from my knee - is this normal?
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If there is no pain..and fracture is United..don't worry..you could get plate removed 18 months after surgery.
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