Staples and MRIs are they safe

I posted this in the CA forum by mistake so I will post it here also.

I heard the other night that is your doctors uses staples in your surgery you can no longer get an MRI. I have not heard this beofre and am looking to the masses for answers.


Found this but its kinda vague..........

In general, metal objects used in orthopedic surgery pose no risk during MRI. However, a recently placed artificial joint may require the use of another imaging procedure. If there is any question of their presence, an x-ray may be taken to detect the presence of any metal objects.

Found this on a Drs web site ......

The staples used on the stomach and the intestines are very tiny in comparison to the staples you will have in your skin or staples you use in the office. Each staple is a tiny piece of stainless steel or titanium so small it is hard to see other than as a tiny bright spot. Because the metals used (titanium or stainless steel) are inert in the body, most people are not allergic to staples and they usually do not cause any problems in the long run. The staple materials are also non-magnetic, which means that they will not be affected by MRI. The staples will not set off airport metal detectors

Any info ??  looks like a case for MYTHBUSTERS

Titanium staples do not interfere with an MRI. And also dont show up on an airport scanner

Ditto - same here I think all DOCs use Titanium staples now.  The first time I went through the metal detector I kind of held my breath - but no beeping!!

I have had an MRI no problems with the staples

I have had 2 MRI's since WLS - no problems at all.

Gotta agree with the others. I have a lot of titanium staples in me and have two abdominal MRI's since then and have gone through security scanners many times--no problem! 

Titanium, as well as aluminum and brass, are "non ferromagnetic" meaning they don't become magnetized when introduced to a magentic field.

Ann

No problem with staples and MRI's, they do look funny however on x rays