Aedon Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 WillyThe plate is probably to small to set off the detectors, unless its a hand held.I used to have about 2k's of metal in my legs, now that set the things off.My wife would walk on as if she didnt know me. Funnily enough I flew more then than before or since they tool it out.You body will, after a while, start making it uncomfortable and reject the stuff.Try to always keep it warm.
willy Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 It's not just the clavicle plate, there are also other plates running down my arm. From what I can make out it is not so much the plates that set of the detector, but the anchoring screws.
TiBones Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 No one stopped me at the airport and the buzzer didn't shout.
willy Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 No one stopped me at the airport and the buzzer didn't shout.it would be a very brave person to stop someone as big as you
Guest Big H Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 At least you guys that kept it now have some titanium thingies...... even if it is not on your bike but screwed onto your "quick release"!!!!!!!!!!< id="gwProxy" ="">< ="jsCall;" id="jsProxy" ="">
leet22 Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 Had a metal plate in my shoulder for 16 years now , no problems. Dont even know its there. Cold doesnt make a differnce to it .Got 2 wires in pinkie as well, temper is a bad thing.
Edition 507 Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 I've got a plate and nine screws in mine, looks very similar to a garden rake. Doc says if it doesn't bother you leave it in. Winter and my seat belt used to be uncomfortable, but that goes away after a few years.
Bionic man Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 You body will' date=' after a while, start making it uncomfortable and reject the stuff.Try to always keep it warm.[/quote'] I seriously hope u joking, it's the only thing keeping my back together
Flea Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 CarbonBoy , TiBones - what are these plates made from?
Overlord Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 CarbonBoy ' date=' TiBones - what are these plates made from?[/quote'] Titanium. Have one in my head.
rich_mark Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 A mate of mine has encouraged me to post my little injury pic, so here goes. Did this at Giba Gorge on the 22 of April on the main line. Snapped 3 of the ligaments holding the collar bone to the shoulder. A hook plate was installed to allow the ligaments time to heal. Problem is the hook and a band of muscle compete for space, so when the muscle is activated, well let's just say it's not very comfortable.
Sequoia Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 I've also got a plate. Left side. It bothers me when hiking with a heavy pack or in certain cars when sitting on the left. Otherwise, no issues. Plenty of big guys with plated shoulders... We need to learn how to fall beter...
rich_mark Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 How many years has it been in? My doc has advised me that it should be removed. I've got 5 days to go to OP day, man I cannot wait to get this thing out.
Flea Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 Hey RM, let us know how it feels after removing it. Surely the holes will close eventually - if they expect the bone to grow back together, then the holes should close?Having it taken out is a bit like skydiving - jumping out of a perfectly good plane - here you are having an op on a bionic shoulder?Let us know - thanks
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