If femur is implanted with rod then can we go through the MRI scan for disc problem?
To minimize the impact of artifacts, your doctor may recommend using a lower magnetic field strength for the MRI scan. This can help to reduce the distortion caused by the metal implant and improve the quality of the images. Additionally, your doctor may use special imaging techniques, such as metal artifact reduction sequences (MARS) or fat-suppressed sequences, to further minimize the artifacts and enhance the visibility of the structures around the metal implant.
It is important to inform your doctor and the MRI technician about the presence of the metal rod in your femur before the scan. They can then take the necessary precautions to optimize the MRI scan and ensure that you receive the most accurate results.