I had my jaw broken in 3 places November 2011...for almost 2 years now I have been dealing with swelling an open sore under my jaw and pain you would not believe. I had insurance when this happened and it was wired shut and all of that good stuff....the pain is intolerable now and the maxofacial surgeon that did the operation to begin with will not even see me now. I believe the metal plate needs to be removed.
Hello, I can understand your concern. As about 2 years has passed since and there should be absolute healing without any complication by now in the fractured bones. Presence of swelling and open sore wound in the fractured area indicates towards defective healing or persistent infection. You may have to consult another Maxillofacial surgeon in absence of your previous one for the examination of the surgical site and investigations like x-rays to check the process of healing and diagnose the reason of persistent problems. Based on the results, further treatment options can be advised. I hope this answer guides you well. Thank you for choosing Chat Doctor. Let me know if you have follow-up questions. Best,