Having an MRI
Question: I had spinal fusion in with two stainless steel rods either side of my spine. They’re still there. It’s my understanding that I cannot have an MRI because of steel. Is that correct or not?
Dr. Bruno’s Response: MRI works by a powerful magnet "spinning" water molecules inside your body. Anything that is attracted to a magnet (iron-based) will be attracted to or heated by the MRI magnet. If that "anything" is inside your body, an MRI won't be pleasant!