My fractured leg was repaired with screws and plates will I be stopped at airport security?
It is not uncommon for complicated fractures of the limbs to be repaired using stainless steel plates and screws to stabilize the bones for optimal healing. The hardware used can be removed at a later date, but it is sometimes left intact as are the metallic implants used in joint replacement surgery. If stopped at airport security, officials can simply use a handheld wanding device to scan the appropriate limb.
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