Safety:  CONDITIONAL

Bottom line: MRI is permissible for all cranioplasty material, with precautions to limit thermal injury

Cranioplasty

Safety:  Conditional

Risks:  Thermal

Conditions: Take precautions to limit and monitor for symptoms of thermal injury in the case of metallic cranioplasty.

See also: Craniotomy Plate

Bottom Line: MRI is permissible for all cranioplasty material, with precautions to limit thermal injury.