If femur is implanted with rod then can we go through the MRI scan for disc problem?

It is generally safe to undergo an MRI scan with a metal rod implanted in your femur. However, the presence of metal can cause artifacts, or distortions, in the MRI images, which may affect the accuracy of the scan. The degree of artifact depends on several factors, such as the type of metal, the location and size of the implant, and the strength of the magnetic field used in the MRI machine.

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.