Well it depends on the type of prosthesis that has been inserted in the ear. If it is made up of platinum-stainless steal, iron , nickel or cobalt, then the MRI should not be done. Implants that are made up of materials not acquiring magnetism and that are not affected by MRI can undergo MRI.

It is likely -- if this was done in the 1980s (before the advent of the MRI) -- that this was a stainless steel based implant, which would mean that he cannot get a MRI. Newer implants made out of titanium are MRI safe, but without knowing the actual implant -- you can't say for sure.

We actually have done MRI's on people with bullet jackets (gunshot wounds) near the spinal cord without issues. Discover more answers My husband had an Stapedectomy in the middle 1980's can he g ...

i've had two stapedectomy's with the implant. is it safe for me to have an mri?

- For a non-contrast MRI, taking aspirin or Aleve (naproxen) shouldn't significantly affect the image quality. These medications don't typically interfere with non-contrast MRIs. - You should be able to proceed with the MRI as scheduled. 2. Heart medications: - Carvedilol (Coreg) and valsartan are typically safe to take before a non-contrast MRI.

The surgical clips from many years ago used to contain lead that had magnetic properties. They have in recent years made clips that are now inert and safe for MRI - however you would need to check with your doctor to confirm the safety of this before having any magnetic resonance testing.

Customer: I had a Stapedectomy 30 years ago,am now having a problem with sinus congestion that may have ny ears blocked because i am not hearing well. I am concerned that maybe it isn't that at all,is it possible there is something wrong in the …

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3) MRI of the brain and internal auditory canals. 4) MR angiographic scanning; in this a dye is injected and looks at the blood vessels of the brain (as defects in them may be causative for this sound). Treatment for tinnitus includes correcting identified comorbidities, as well as directly addressing the effects of tinnitus on quality of life.

Customer: This question isn't for me, my sister is having an MRI in a few weeks and she asked me if it was safe to continue taking the silver that she takes. I told her I didn't know but I would find out for her. She isn't on any other medication, but she takes a multi vitamin and the colloidal silver, the MRI is to check for a spinal injury.