Danger of burns or accidental implant movement when using magnetic
resonance imaging (MRIs)!
Due to the further development and increasingly higher energy density of MRI
systems, an adverse effect on implants cannot be ruled out in the future. Therefore,
MRIs are not permitted unless potential patient injury can definitely be ruled out.
• Due to the magnetic field, MRIs pose a danger of heating up or dislocating
potentially susceptible implants.
• For external fixators made of steel, MRI compatibility must be checked in each
individual case.