its possible that he might have a fever but you wouldn't be able to tell if it was from an infection of the implants or because he's not feeling well with what's been going on.
if it is an implant problem its fine to wait until monday. if you took him to the er they would just x-ray it and possibly want to keep him. then $1000 later they will refer you to an orthopedic surgeon and if the implant needs to come out they will charge another couple thousand. x-rays are best and an orthopedic surgeon would be able to see things a regular vet can't. that x-ray you posted is a terrible VD pelvis. i suck at getting the right settings for these but at least my form is great. in your x-ray the legs are not pulled down and out so you can't see the formation of the knees as well, which would be helpful to see if its maybe a patellar or cruciate problem.
if i was in your situation i would watch him for the rest of the weekend. if on monday morning he is still limping and uncomfortable then i would ask your regular DVM for a referral to an orthopedic surgeon for a consult.
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