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Old 07-26-2010, 04:16 PM #4
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Most of fusions nowdays are made by MRI compatible materials like carbon, titanium and PEEK. Considering the fact your father had surgery only few years ago, I think he has MRI compatible hardware.

CT will better show hardware position, etc... But MRI will better show the nerves, tissues, etc.
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