post broken fibula pain

in 1989, I broke my fibula 2 times while skateboarding. the first break was secured by a 4-6 inch metal plate, and 5 or 6 screws. the second break occured while the hardware from the first break was in place, only this time there were some complications with tendons. they fixed it with a longer plate. the plate is still in my leg, and I sometimes experience a dull pain, that I can walk off within about an hour. it’s like a feeling of fatigue. i’m wondering if I should have the hardware removed, and have regular ex-rays. i’m still skateboarding 3-4 days per week, and am worried about a re-injury due to improper treatment (on my part). is there anything I should do to keep my fibula in shape and strong? thanks, ryan crase