I have a stainless steel wire and titanium screw in my foot. My ortho Dr. wants to do an mri on my knee. I have informed him of this metal I have in me but he insists that I can have an mri safely. I don t feel comfortable having this done. Other radiologists in the past have said absolutely no mri ever. What is your advice on this matter?
Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of you. As you have a stainless steel wire and titanium screw in your foot, and your Or tho wants you to undergo an MRI of the knee, it is possible to take an MRI nowadays as the technology has improved and with due precautions the MRI can be performed. Recently, we have taken an MRI of lumbar spine for a patient who had undergone Total knee replacement in the past. You have to make a note to the MRI center and the Technician about the metal in your foot and the rest will be taken care off. Just don't worry and you can undergo the MRI of the knee. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.