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Is it true that steel (not titanium) cotrel dubousset spinal rods from 1980's heat unsafely with mri of trunk? how about mri of brain?

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Mri not advised: Mri not advisable with steel spinal rods.

Answered 2/9/2012

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Yes: Strong MRI machines can cause steel to heat up. Study should be d/c if produced uncomfortable heat.

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