Do metal plates in your body set off metal detectors?

However, some studies have shown that irrespective of how heavy you are, the metal detectors are sensitive. The implants used in upper limb and under the foot and ankle, especially plates and screws, are not that easily detected when compared to joint replacement and the intramedullary rod.



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Metals commonly used as orthopedic materials include stainless steel, cobalt chrome, and titanium. Typically, airport screening detectors will identify patients with these metal implants. There's nothing you can do to prevent setting off an airport metal detector, but Dr.

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