In 2002 I had titiun plate inserted in my anterior neck. Lately, I have been choking on food, and having problems swolling food. I am also experiencing piercing pain in my shoulders, outer arms and hands. I was told after 10 yrs. I should have my plate removed. Can the symptoms above be due to my neck plate. If it is removed is a new one placed in. I also a back infusion in lower spine in 2007, and now I am experiencing extreme middle back pain, in which I have been told that an old fracture in that area has been causing the pain, and there is nothing to be done. My main concern is my neck. Laura