I am 22 and In the summer of 2007 i broke my leg in two places and ripped all the ligaments in my ankle apart. I had surgery and a 6inch metal plate was put in the lower part of my leg. I also had to have a hole drilled through the bone and a special rope (was never told the correct medical term ) was put through it to act as my ankle ligaments. I was told that it would never have to come out and would be stronger than any ligaments. Now 4 years later and i have started to have problems, the part of my leg where the plate is placed is becomming increasingly itchy, even to the point where its bleeding and i think i m going to scratch down to the metal itself! It also seems to be swelling up intermitantly and aches alot. I have had these problems for the past 6 months. Is there anything i can do to stop this? do i need to go and see my doctor? please answer. Thanks