Is it going to rip itself out of my leg???
Discussion
Generally no...
Most orthopedic and dental implants are not magnetic. These include hip and knee replacements; plates, screws, and rods used to treat fractures; and cavity fillings.
These:
•Pacemakers or heart valves
•Metal implants in a patient's brain
•Metal implants in a patient's eye or ears
•Infusion catheters
Yes...
But to make sure you are happy, do mention it to them when you can.
Most orthopedic and dental implants are not magnetic. These include hip and knee replacements; plates, screws, and rods used to treat fractures; and cavity fillings.
These:
•Pacemakers or heart valves
•Metal implants in a patient's brain
•Metal implants in a patient's eye or ears
•Infusion catheters
Yes...
But to make sure you are happy, do mention it to them when you can.
Pad58,
Are you trolling, or trying to enlighten us all in some bizarre forum way?
Last I understood, an MRI scanner has some massive magnets driving the thing, hence Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Kind of hard to do without the magnet I guess?
Of course, it might be that modern MRI scanners don't use massive superconducting magnets cooled by helium - but I'm pretty convinced by TV that they do. (see such gems as Bond, Bourne, and any other daft film where a gun sticks to an MRI machinme that is turned off, mid battle with the baddie.
Are you trolling, or trying to enlighten us all in some bizarre forum way?
Last I understood, an MRI scanner has some massive magnets driving the thing, hence Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Kind of hard to do without the magnet I guess?
Of course, it might be that modern MRI scanners don't use massive superconducting magnets cooled by helium - but I'm pretty convinced by TV that they do. (see such gems as Bond, Bourne, and any other daft film where a gun sticks to an MRI machinme that is turned off, mid battle with the baddie.
T40ORA said:
I have to go for an MRI scan on my leg and hip area, due to problems with my iliopsoas tendon.
I have an artificial hip, fitted in 2011.
Is it going to rip itself out of my leg due to the magnetic field?!!
I've watched Breaking Bad you know......
I had exactly the same worry when I had mine done....can't remember offhand the exact name but it isn't an ordinary scan so no need to worry, although I must admit my imagination was running wild at every little twinge while I was in there I have an artificial hip, fitted in 2011.
Is it going to rip itself out of my leg due to the magnetic field?!!
I've watched Breaking Bad you know......
As I am about 18months in front of you ( had ITB bursa surgery last week) it would be nice to hear how you get on (PM if you prefer)......good luck.
mrpurple said:
T40ORA said:
I have to go for an MRI scan on my leg and hip area, due to problems with my iliopsoas tendon.
I have an artificial hip, fitted in 2011.
Is it going to rip itself out of my leg due to the magnetic field?!!
I've watched Breaking Bad you know......
I had exactly the same worry when I had mine done....can't remember offhand the exact name but it isn't an ordinary scan so no need to worry, although I must admit my imagination was running wild at every little twinge while I was in there I have an artificial hip, fitted in 2011.
Is it going to rip itself out of my leg due to the magnetic field?!!
I've watched Breaking Bad you know......
As I am about 18months in front of you ( had ITB bursa surgery last week) it would be nice to hear how you get on (PM if you prefer)......good luck.
I'll let you know how I get on.
T40ORA said:
mrpurple said:
T40ORA said:
I have to go for an MRI scan on my leg and hip area, due to problems with my iliopsoas tendon.
I have an artificial hip, fitted in 2011.
Is it going to rip itself out of my leg due to the magnetic field?!!
I've watched Breaking Bad you know......
I had exactly the same worry when I had mine done....can't remember offhand the exact name but it isn't an ordinary scan so no need to worry, although I must admit my imagination was running wild at every little twinge while I was in there I have an artificial hip, fitted in 2011.
Is it going to rip itself out of my leg due to the magnetic field?!!
I've watched Breaking Bad you know......
As I am about 18months in front of you ( had ITB bursa surgery last week) it would be nice to hear how you get on (PM if you prefer)......good luck.
I'll let you know how I get on.
You may wish to bear in mind, in my case at least, the scan "may" not necessarily identify the problem.
mrpurple said:
MARS SCAN...... Just remembered it.
You may wish to bear in mind, in my case at least, the scan "may" not necessarily identify the problem.
All the paperwork relates to MRI, but I will see on the day. The consultant did warn me that the MRI may not identify anything, but as I have had four X-rays, an ultrasound, nerve tests - and nothing has been identified yet - I figure what the hey....You may wish to bear in mind, in my case at least, the scan "may" not necessarily identify the problem.
Strangely enough, my pain has reduced recently - after I fell over! I am now wondering if I have ruptured (part of) my iliopsoas tendon, which is more or less a DIY release operation!
Edited by T40ORA on Monday 18th August 14:00
When I han an MRI scan I couldn't believe how noisy the machine was. It creaked and groaned like nobody's business.
The operator speaks to you through headphones. So that they won't fly off your head and clamp themselves firmly to the 'doughnut' the sound comes down a tube (like in a stethescope) so no ferrous items involved.
Good idea to take your watch off though
The operator speaks to you through headphones. So that they won't fly off your head and clamp themselves firmly to the 'doughnut' the sound comes down a tube (like in a stethescope) so no ferrous items involved.
Good idea to take your watch off though
T40ORA said:
mrpurple said:
MARS SCAN...... Just remembered it.
You may wish to bear in mind, in my case at least, the scan "may" not necessarily identify the problem.
All the paperwork relates to MRI, but I will see on the day. The consultant did warn me that the MRI may not identify anything, but as I have had four X-rays, an ultrasound, nerve tests - and nothing has been identified yet - I figure what the hey....You may wish to bear in mind, in my case at least, the scan "may" not necessarily identify the problem.
Strangely enough, my pain has reduced recently - after I fell over! I am now wondering if I have ruptured (part of) my iliopsoas tendon, which is more or less a DIY release operation!
Edited by T40ORA on Monday 18th August 14:00
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mrpurple said:
Blimey. And there was me thinking I was all on my lonesome!My pain is on lifting my left leg (the side where I had the replacement) and is in the groin, inner thight and down to the inner head of the quad. Also associated back problems/pain.
Started before the hip replacement and got worse afterwards - and guess what? My leg was lengthened by just under 1/2 an inch.
It all fits.... I have a friend who is a very good physiotherapist who has recommended a whole raft of stretches for me which do work temporarily, but have had no long term benefit. Until a fence I was sitting on collapsed! Excruciating pain! Then a couple of days later I noticed that I had much greater movement and less pain, both in the lower back and the groin/thigh.
The consultant that I saw last said that surgery would be a last resort, but from the various scans, X-rays and examinations could not see that it would even help as there was no sign of any impingement of the tendon by the join. This was all prior to my encounter with a poorly constructed piece of fencing in Seatown!
How are you after the surgery?
Some Gump said:
Pad58,
Are you trolling, or trying to enlighten us all in some bizarre forum way?
Last I understood, an MRI scanner has some massive magnets driving the thing, hence Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Kind of hard to do without the magnet I guess?
Of course, it might be that modern MRI scanners don't use massive superconducting magnets cooled by helium - but I'm pretty convinced by TV that they do. (see such gems as Bond, Bourne, and any other daft film where a gun sticks to an MRI machinme that is turned off, mid battle with the baddie.
Why would I troll, the OP wasn't very specific in his/her first post hence my reply.....Okay?Are you trolling, or trying to enlighten us all in some bizarre forum way?
Last I understood, an MRI scanner has some massive magnets driving the thing, hence Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Kind of hard to do without the magnet I guess?
Of course, it might be that modern MRI scanners don't use massive superconducting magnets cooled by helium - but I'm pretty convinced by TV that they do. (see such gems as Bond, Bourne, and any other daft film where a gun sticks to an MRI machinme that is turned off, mid battle with the baddie.
T40ORA said:
mrpurple said:
Blimey. And there was me thinking I was all on my lonesome!My pain is on lifting my left leg (the side where I had the replacement) and is in the groin, inner thight and down to the inner head of the quad. Also associated back problems/pain.
Started before the hip replacement and got worse afterwards - and guess what? My leg was lengthened by just under 1/2 an inch.
It all fits.... I have a friend who is a very good physiotherapist who has recommended a whole raft of stretches for me which do work temporarily, but have had no long term benefit. Until a fence I was sitting on collapsed! Excruciating pain! Then a couple of days later I noticed that I had much greater movement and less pain, both in the lower back and the groin/thigh.
The consultant that I saw last said that surgery would be a last resort, but from the various scans, X-rays and examinations could not see that it would even help as there was no sign of any impingement of the tendon by the join. This was all prior to my encounter with a poorly constructed piece of fencing in Seatown!
How are you after the surgery?
I have never had an answer as to why they automatically equal leg lengths when the whole body (inc back, gaite etc)has adapted over many years to cope with the inequality.
Hard to tell how the surgery has worked as I am still very sore but have almost stopped the painkillers and the swelling has now drastically reduced......lets just say my glass is now half full rather than the half empty of before....think it will be another week or so before I can draw any real conclusions
mrpurple said:
Can't be 2 of us Shirley? Very, very similar indeed except I never had any of this pre THR.... and my leg was lengthened also....to use a motoring analogy - in my mind it is like expecting to reposition the alternator on a MK1 Cortina and expect the original 50 year old rubber fan belt to stretch without complaining.
I have never had an answer as to why they automatically equal leg lengths when the whole body (inc back, gaite etc)has adapted over many years to cope with the inequality.
Hard to tell how the surgery has worked as I am still very sore but have almost stopped the painkillers and the swelling has now drastically reduced......lets just say my glass is now half full rather than the half empty of before....think it will be another week or so before I can draw any real conclusions
And stop calling me..... I have never had an answer as to why they automatically equal leg lengths when the whole body (inc back, gaite etc)has adapted over many years to cope with the inequality.
Hard to tell how the surgery has worked as I am still very sore but have almost stopped the painkillers and the swelling has now drastically reduced......lets just say my glass is now half full rather than the half empty of before....think it will be another week or so before I can draw any real conclusions
I certainly get the old rubber analogy. That is exactly the way that all my tendons feel! As to changing the length of the leg, at the time I thought it was a great idea (although it did feel like I was walking round in circles for a while) and only questioned it after these symptoms really started to present themselves.
My friend the physio says that doing the equivalent of walking with unequal leg lengths is pretty damaging, so on that basis it IS a good idea. Without being given treatment and exercises to help in the adjustment, or even considering if the dis-benefit outweighs the benefits, is downright daft.
Fingers crossed for your post op recovery, and keep the glass half full. I'm off to do some stretching shortly, prior to going to the gym.
T40ORA said:
Cheers! Just a little bit paranoid. ... They say it will be fine, but knowing someone else had been through it.
I'll let you know how I get on.
You may want to video it you know just incase it does happen you would make millions with that footage. I'll let you know how I get on.
In your mind does it really rip out of your leg or do you get stuck to the machine by the magnetic pull? Of the magnet is all around you and pulling at equal force your just going to stay still... So many questions.
BoRED S2upid said:
You may want to video it you know just incase it does happen you would make millions with that footage.
In your mind does it really rip out of your leg or do you get stuck to the machine by the magnetic pull? Of the magnet is all around you and pulling at equal force your just going to stay still... So many questions.
F**k knows!It just makes me sort of queasy..... All Stephen King and The Dome.....In your mind does it really rip out of your leg or do you get stuck to the machine by the magnetic pull? Of the magnet is all around you and pulling at equal force your just going to stay still... So many questions.
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