I'm still mindblown that you think you have any clue what you're talking about.
Let's see: EJ Henderson started, and made a pro bowl with a rod
replacing -- let that sink in, not just inserted into, but fucking
replacing -- his fibula less than a year after his surgery.
Bob Kuechenberg made 5 pro bowls, and was selected to 2 first and 1 second all-pro teams while playing fucking O-line with a rod in his leg (inserted in the 70s for fuck's sake).
Bryant Young made 3 pro bowls and 2 second all pro teams playing DT after his surgery.
Ever hear of Charles Woodson? He's had a plate holding his leg together since 2002.
Michael Bush? While not great, did you know he played his entire college and pro career with a rod in his leg?
Leon Washington made a pro bowl, an all pro team, and 2 all NFC teams after his surgery.
Anderson Silva's old ass is still kicking people with his titanium imbued shin after he did this:
I could go on, but I think I'll leave it there. Point being, you know exactly fuck all about injuries, surgeries, rehab, or this situation in general.