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I had scoliosis surgery in 1998. i cannot locate any records and i would like to know if i can have mris done. i am brca-1 positive and being able to have an mri done could be life saving?

Q: i had scoliosis surgery in 1998. i cannot locate any records and i would like to know if i can have mris done. i am brca-1 positive and being able to have an mri done could be life saving?

: A simple x-ray of your spine or even a simple metal detector can show evidence of your having metal hardware from that surgery. Please discuss this with your doc.

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A simple x-ray of your spine or even a simple metal detector can show evidence of your having metal hardware from that surgery. Please discuss this with your doc.

Answered 6/5/2023

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A member asked:

I had scoliosis surgery in 1998. i cannot locate any records and i would like to know if i can have mris done. i am brca-1 positive and being able to have an mri done could be life saving?

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