problems in the future? I was 17 when it happened and I'm 19 now.

My leg broke in half after falling in the wrong spot. I have a titanium rod in it. 2 bolts near my knee and 2 near my ankle.

Can I ever get this removed. I heard that if anything I should I only get the bolts removed but the rod is permanent.

However, I have a discoloration at the part where it broke. The 2 bones never broke the skin. It feels fine, a little sore at times, but when I jog it gets a little swollen in that area. Does this have anything to do with the metal?

Is the swelling inflammation?

Should I take ibuprofen/motrin when it swells?