Due to its precision and greater accessibility, the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used in the diagnose of many diseases more and more often. This is probably the reason we have to frequently answer the question above.
Unfortunately, the reply is not easy and clear. Everything depends on the raw material of the implant. We need to obtain accurate knowledge about the implants. “I have implants” is not enough for us, as it does not define the raw material of the implant.
Implants can be made from a lot of different materials: stainless steel, titanium alloy, cobalt, polymer...
In order to precisely determine the implant’s material we have to know its catalogue number (REF) or LOT number. These data elements identify the particular implant and refer only to it. With this information we are able to confirm the possibility of performing an MRI test and we are able to provide the relevant statement.
You will get the above mentioned detailed knowledge from the hospital, the ward, the doctor who performed the surgery. This information should be contained in the surgeries register in the operating room and/or placed in your hospital discharge summary.
Unfortunately, the reply is not easy and clear. Everything depends on the raw material of the implant. We need to obtain accurate knowledge about the implants. “I have implants” is not enough for us, as it does not define the raw material of the implant.
Implants can be made from a lot of different materials: stainless steel, titanium alloy, cobalt, polymer...
In order to precisely determine the implant’s material we have to know its catalogue number (REF) or LOT number. These data elements identify the particular implant and refer only to it. With this information we are able to confirm the possibility of performing an MRI test and we are able to provide the relevant statement.
You will get the above mentioned detailed knowledge from the hospital, the ward, the doctor who performed the surgery. This information should be contained in the surgeries register in the operating room and/or placed in your hospital discharge summary.
