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Can patients with an artificial knee safely undergo an mri scan?
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Usually: Usually, particularly if the knee implant is more recent, it is safe to undergo an MRI scan but definitely check with your physician and radiology practice. There are databases that will allow radiologists, technologists figure it out before you go into an MRI scan. Hope this helps. Best regards.
Answered 5/2/2015
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Yes: With today's materials, a patient with a knee replacement can have MRI studies of any area of the body. However, an MRI of the same knee will create artifacts and distortion, limiting the evaluation. Unfortunately, you do not know if the MRI will give you enough information to treat a patient with a knee replacement until you try it and see.
Answered 9/14/2014
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