Question about MRI/CT scan with rods

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Can a very knowledgable spine surgeon really tell a lot from n MRI/CT

scan with the rods? I asked the DR if he was sure that he would be

able to see over the halo effect and he assured me he can.

I have just had one in my life in an ER after a kidney issue and I

told them they would not be able to see anything and they couldn't. So

I am just looking for some affirmation that all the info needed will

be able to be gleened from this. The one CT scan is the only thing

besides some 2 year old x-rays that my surgeon is asking for. I will

have one more meeting prior to my surgery and I just want to check

around. I do plan on asling the DR again. You can never ask too many

questions in this situation.

Jolynn