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Spine MRI with a implant in thigh
Hello,
I have a question related to spine MRI. My father (75yrs) has a pain in lower back and ortho doctor suggested a MRI of his spine. My father has an implant in this thigh (bone fracture and steel plate implant is used) that was operated 10 years back. I would like to know if spine MRI can be done with the presence of implant in his body. Some say it cannot be done and some says it can be done. Hence, needed a clarification.
Thanks in advance,
Best Regards,
Prashanth
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Kindly consult the MRI centre where you plan to have it done.
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Yes...no problem
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In case of emergency, even with implant, we advise MRI, though steel implant is not compatible
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The implant has to be MRI compatible
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
Orthopedist
43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Yes latest mri machine in practice Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
5 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Now a day advance mri machine can do mri with steel implant..
They will give buzzer to patient, if any issue arises, than patient can use buzzer anytime to stop machine
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