MRI

[mike709]

How long after surgery will I need an mri. I get my stitches out on Friday. What can I  expect at my visit?

[hlwampler]

I had my MRI done 6 months post-op, but that was only because I was having issues. I ended up getting an LP done a few weeks later. (I also have CSF issues.) It has been 8 months since my last MRI...my doc said he'd be happy with one / year so I go in October again.

[czpdx]

Like Selma said, there's a lot of variation in post-surgical scans. I've had a couple of surgeries with no follow-up scans and one with a CT at 1-month out. My new NS who did my most recent surgery is very thorough and did scans and one month, three months, and six months. I'll have another one at 1 year, which is less that a month away (hard to believe!).

[selmaS]

  Do u know if u will have hardware?...I know some fusions are done without it.....talk to ur Dr.....

I am not sure u can have one if u have the hardware.....hmmm

[SophiasMommy0603]

Just curious...How do people with fusions and hardware in their necks get MRIs post op?

[Sara_Jane19]

I had dissolvable stitches so I never had mine taken out. My first post op MRI was about 3 months post op. each doctor is different, however, and it depends on how you are healing too. Good luck with your appointment!!!

Sara

[christianirc]

Getting the staples out was WONDERFUL for me. Took away a lot of pulling pain I'd had. My first MRI was 6 months post op.

[selmaS]

  Hi Mike....it all depends...if u r having issues they may decide to do ur MRI sooner then later, I had a 2 week post op visit a 6 week, a 6 month and then a 1 yr where I had my MRI.

I also did not have stitches.....I had sterri strips and glue.....so I can not share what to expect.....

All of us are different and each Dr is diff as to how often he/she will want to see u and how u are doing will also play into it.

Good Luck