fiducial markers do they show up in TSA scans

They are too small to really be of concern. Having joints replaced is a completely different Thing.

They are typically no larger than a grain of rice.

Thanks, that answers my question! Wasn’t sure how large they were!

@dawalrus
My husband will have them inserted soon - were you sedated for that ? Any pain during or after ?
Thanks so much in advance for any input or advice .

@surftohealth88
I had the fiduciaries and a Barrigel spacer placed under general anesthesia. Piece of cake.
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@surftohealth88 I had the markers and spacer done yesterday afternoon under general anesthesia. Very slight pain yesterday and barely noticeable today. Didn’t even need to take Tylenol. Start radiation next month.

@toolbelt @dawalrus

Thank you both so much for fast reply and all the details. <3

How long you need to wait after insertion for radiation therapy to start ? Is there any need to wait at all or RT can start soon ?

They actually want you to start as soon as possible after the markers and spacer have been completed. I have a vacation planned for next week so my "simulation" (which needed the marker and spacer to be completed first) isn't until June 29th. They told me it would take 7 - 10 days to develop the treatment parameters. So I will probably start immediately after that.

dawalrus, actually an interesting question. Not if they are gold otherwise, they might trigger a pat down.

Mine did not show up for TSA.

I was put under general anesthesia as well but they also put spaceoar in at the same time. It was done a week before my procedure.