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Is Back MRI Possible with Surgical Screws in Foot?

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nicola22779
nicola22779

Hi. I had screws, a staple and a pin put in my foot just over a year ago in the UK and I am due to have a back MRI. Does anyone know if it is OK to have an MRI when you have surgical metal in you? 

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  • derek76
    derek76 nicola22779

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    Does the one referring you for the MRI know about your metal work?

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    • nicola22779
      nicola22779 derek76

      Posted

      Yep! He THOUGHT it would be OK and said to mention it on the day.
  • Lilylady
    Lilylady nicola22779

    Posted

    Hi  I've got pins in my feet and have no problems with MRI's.  I've also got a platinum coil in my brain and that's OK for scans too.

    You will be asked to fill in a form about implants etc before the scan so don't worry. 

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