I myself just recently had a metal plate put inside of me, due to the fact that I decided to ride out of a moving pickup truck going 40mph with my bmx bike, landing straight on my right clavicle. My collar bone had been broken in three places. The doctor strongly suggested for me to have surgery even though I am only 15, which normally means that when you're young, you heal without any problem. Though, I wanted the plate because I did not wish to have a bump on my right collar bone around that area. Also due to the fact that I wanted to make 100% sure that the bone would heal correctly. My age is during a time period of which growth is a factor, also stunting my growth is one without a doubt! The doctor then told me after my surgery that he had avoided the growth plate, thankfully. I have had the metal plate for 1 month and have felt little to no pain since two days after my surgery had taken place. Honestly, It doesn't feel weird at all to me whatsoever. The only way if I will get the plate removed is if it causes extreme pain, and if the military does not except me with a metal place, which I have already looked into. From what I have read they will accept me as long as it does not cause any issues whatsoever with any about the military. You typically don't see people my age getting a metal plate at all to be honest. Though, what must be done, is what must be done. I have also recovered extravagantly! I can easily do pushups without pain whatsoever, even pull ups without any problems. It just kind of annoys me how I can only do 9 pull ups when I was able to do 19 before. [over hand pull ups] I'll probably never have the plate removed unless absolutely necessary! Good day to all!