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