I was 34 when the injury occurred and 35 when screws were removed. I'm 46 now and it still hurts, but it skis fine. Vicodin is occasionally required.

I had a trimalleolar fracture of my left ankle in 1998, which was plated with two plates and 9 screws I think. The screws became annoying because they would rub on things, etc.... I got them out in...

I am not exactly sure what you did to your ankle, but I exploded mine a few years ago, and had two plates and 9 screws in it. I had the hardware removed because the tongue of my ski boot ran right...