At least you didn't have pins, plates or screws put in. I always set the alarms off in the airport, and after removing everything metal, i still get a good old pat down in a "teapot" position (holding my trousers up after removing my belt!) A tad on the embarrassing side, but at least they don't go as far as a strip search!
(Biking accident 10 years ago btw, one plate, 4 screws and 9 stitches in my right wrist!
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