MRI and BAHA

[Meagan]

I have my final (5 years post) mri and the nurse called saying I may not be able to have since I have the screw for the BAHA in.  Has anyone had an MRI with their screw from BAHA in?

[Tod]

Three times in the last year. The radiologist was confused the first time, but we got that taken care of.

-Tod

[Meagan]

Thanks!  that makes me feel better.  it is scheduled for today and they called me yesterday to let me know it may not happen!

[jaylogs]

I think titanium isn't affected by such things, is it? Or are the surgical posts they use in BAHA's surgical steel? Now I gotta look it up...  I don't know when or if I will have another MRI but definitely something to consider when I do!
Jay

[tenai98]

the screw is titanium and doesnt hinder a MRI.  Mine is next thurs and the abutment has never been a problem.
JO

[CHD63]

I had my first MRI after the abutment in November.  The local hospital staff refused to do it without a faxed permission from HEI ..... so there was a bit of a delay, but no problem after the fax came through.  Think it was a liability issue for them.

Clarice

[leapyrtwins]

Someone at the hospital is confused.  If necessary, have them call Dr. Battista; he'd be happy to set them straight.

I've had 4 post-AN MRIs with my BAHA - all at Hinsdale Hospital (one of the best machines around) - and have had no issues at all.

The "screw" and the other BAHA "equipment" are titanium, which means they are non-magnetic and not an issue for MRIs machines.

Maybe someone is confusing the BAHA with a CI (Cochlear Implant) which is magnetic   

Jan