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metal plates and pins in collar bone

please  can someone tell me if the pins can come loose in your collar bone? i had a plate and 6 pins put in my right collar bone in may, the past coup,e of weeks it has felt painful and today i can hear and feel crunching , Also is it safe to leave the plate in for ever if it is ok?

thanks landielady
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HI

Thank you i will get a xray just to check as today have shooting pains in the shoudler , hopefully nothing to worry about but always best to check i guess..

thanks
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Hello!

Get an X-ray done as it will help you to know if you have recovered from the fracture and also to know exactly about the pins and plate.

This can also be due to any inflammation surrounding the clavicle with muscle involvement.

It is safe to leave the plate if you do not have any symptoms and have recovered completely.

Take care!
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