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Only thing is, if I fly commercial I have to carry a copy of the X-Ray
as I still have the metal plate and screws in my leg.


I don't see why. I carried two plates with 13 screws in my arm and 4
screws in my hip without ever setting off a metal detector *anywhere*.

Right. I have 4 big screws and two rods in my back, and don't set off any
metal detectors.

Plates and screws and other surgical hardware is either titanium, or high
grade stainless steel, both of which are non magnetic. You will not set off
any metal detectors, I'll bet. Have you gone through any pre-flight
screening, and set off the alarm?
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Jim in NC