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Is It Safe To Have A MRI Scan After Hip Surgery?

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Posted on Tue, 23 Jun 2015
Question: can I have a mri after hip replacement
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes,you can have MRI after hip surgery.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Yes,you can have MRI after hip surgery.
Now a days,orthopedic implants are generally made of titanium,which is nonmagnetic and it is MRI compatible.
Titanium doesn't interfere with MRI and it doesn't distort images.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Is It Safe To Have A MRI Scan After Hip Surgery?

Brief Answer: Yes,you can have MRI after hip surgery. Detailed Answer: Hello Yes,you can have MRI after hip surgery. Now a days,orthopedic implants are generally made of titanium,which is nonmagnetic and it is MRI compatible. Titanium doesn't interfere with MRI and it doesn't distort images. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX