7 yrs. ago I ad an auto accident, broke my left arm, the orthopedic surgeon put a plate in my srm, several weeks later I ah a staff infection in the arm, back to surgery to open wound and clean it I was on heavy meds and a pic line to clear the infection. Last year my arm was giving me pain and then two weeks ago, somethink didn't feel right and lots of pain. I returned to the surgeon (he is no long doing surger). The X-rays showed my arm never bonded and the titanium rod is broke. Now I have to have surgewry next Monday I did reqest that I want the rod once it has been removed. Is it usual for a titanium rod to break in half, possibly a defective rod?
I have an appt. with an attorney to see if there is a possible case here. I would appreciate any information that would be of help.

Thank you
Maria Savage