Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Will a metal disc affect future mri scans and there ability to show nerve impingements in the same area?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes, it will: cause an artifact that limits visualization in the vicinity. The extent depends on the type of device and the type of scan. Usually, artifact from disc prostheses do not obscure the nerve roots or thecal sac to a significant extent.
Answered 4/5/2017
767 views
Thank
Likely: Depends on the kind of metal and the exact placement as they can cause distortion and artifact of the images.
Answered 4/5/2017
746 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have an mri that shows impingement on the right L5 nerve root. What does this mean please??
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
MRI of neck shows lots of pathology with many levels of some nerve impingement. Nothing surgical. Lots of pain. Best way to manage pain?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What would cause pain and tightness from right deltoid thru trapezius, up neck and down right shoulder blade? Mri shows no nerve impingement in neck.Problem has lasted nearly 3 years. I am 28 and male
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Widespread/random nerve tingle/crawling and jolts throughout body x 5 weeks. Not localized. Negative for Lyme, HIV, and metals. Labs normal. B12/Sugars normal. No nerve impingements. Waiting on brain MRI. I do have HSV2 and EBV. Thoughts? Maybe MS?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Mri-t12-l1 l4-l5 l5-s1 disk protrusion no nerve impingement or spinal stenosis. Left low back buttock leg pain 3 wks. Foot cold tingling. Worse when sitting standing walking. 10 days steriod no help?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Experiencing pain and tingling in left leg/foot. MRI shows herniated disc L4 L5 with L5 nerve impingement but EMG was normal. Get a 2nd EMG?
MRI disc protrusion impingement of thecal sac L4/5&L5/S1, biopsy vulva-mild chronic inflam. nerve or skin? constant stinging vulva area. STDs negative
T-Spine MRI findings show "Small posterior disc extrusion is noted at superior T6 level with associated ventral cord deformity/minimal impingement." What does this mean? My {young inexperienced PA} neurologist downplayed it?
X-ray rprt "loss of lumbar curvature", MRI rprt"l5-s1 disc show posterior central annulus protrusion causing subtle impingement on thecal sac" ?
Pain in low bak n leg. mri- Right subarticular disc protrusion at L5-S1 level significantly indenting on anterior thecal sac with right lateral recess and central canal stenosis with severe impingement of right side travrsing nerve. medicin can cure?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
