: How is an MRI done if you have a metal plate in your body ?

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Say you have had a fracture and metal plates are used to fix the bones . If you develop a new issue in the same area which requires an MRI scan how would it be performed since no metal objects are allowed in the machine ?

PS : didn’t know whether i had to use a ‘Biology’ or ‘Engineering’ flair.

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I have replacement discs in my neck.   The metal is MRI safe.  I’ve actually had a few MRIs since getting the devices.   When I had a shoulder MRI I feel a warm sensation in my neck.   I’m not sure if it’s actually heating up,  or my mind creating the feeling. 

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