MRI's, CAT Scan and Airports?

sailrib
sailrib Member Posts: 327
edited 5. Oct 2013, 06:27 in Living with Arthritis archive
I've forgotten every single time to ask my surgeon whether after having fusion surgery and now having screws and staples in my body, whether when I go through airport scanner and have MRI or CAT scans, would that cause a problem.

Would anyone know?

I really need a new medi alert as I have other medical problems which means I have to wear one and I've always wondered whether I should get metal work in both feet on it?

What I'm more curious about is whether if I ever have to have an emergency MRI, will that cause problems if they don't know about the metal work in my feet?

Thanks :)

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My knees and hips set off airport scanners but I have the advantage of looking[[ as if they probably do :lol:

    I've had a hip MRI while possessing two TKRs but, when I'd to have a dexa scan, they'd to take care to avoid the THRs. I think this means it's complicated and you should check out your own situation.
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  • sailrib
    sailrib Member Posts: 327
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you :)
  • kathbee
    kathbee Member Posts: 934
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have had a hip replacement and one knee replacement and at my last MRI, I mentioned about the metal aspect but was told it wasnt a problem.

    I have set the airport scanners to bleep but they appear to believe me when I tell them about the THR and TKR.

    I also set the exit bleeper off at the garden centre (meant to detect thieves) but the assistant laughed it off. Lucky for me.

    Kath

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