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!

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Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD

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