
Safety: CONDITIONAL
Bottom line: MRI is permissible for all craniotomy plate and screws, with precautions to limit thermal injury
Craniotomy Plate
Safety: Conditional
Risks: Thermal
Conditions: Take precautions to limit and monitor for symptoms of thermal injury.
Comments:
- Any non-electronic device secured to bone falls under this category, regardless of manufacturer and composition, including mesh, wires, and plates.
See also: Cranioplasty
Bottom Line: MRI is permissible for all craniotomy plate and screws, with precautions to limit thermal injury