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dav1965
Will artificial knees set off metal detectors? :?:
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  • jwb267
    it depends on how strong the metal detector is set
    I done been through this entering a court house. in my case no
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  • Wild Turkey
    Had both of mine replaced 10 years ago.

    Yep, most security gates will beep at them. I just make sure to wave at screener, then point to my knees so they know what's coming.

    Most of them appreciate the head's up.

    Now I've got a new shoulder to make things interesting :roll:
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  • mrmike08075
    Have you ever set off a metal detector with dental fillings???

    If like me you have metal in your mouth you will be aware that such detectors do not alert from this - though that may be due to sensitivity settings or capability...

    Airport and tsa / court house / security devices also don't generally alert on fillings or pins and screws...

    I will observe that the newer medical facilities with MRI or CT / PET scanners have advanced metal detection capability - usually concealed in the shape of a doorway (the frame and floor) which will pick up medical implants and shrapnel of microscopic size.

    I am aware of a case where a gent with cancer commuted suicide by swallowing a handful of steel ball bearings prior to an MRI without such precautions and the result was somewhat horrific and messy.

    Apropos of nothing - grist for the mill.

    Mike
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  • wpageabc
    Had both mine done and I let them know when going thru security. Since it will show. To avoid extra pad or wave downs.
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  • allen griggs
    MIne lights up the detector at my county court house.
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  • He Dog
    sometimes yes, sometimes no. I generally look for the body scan, and always tell TSA one is titanium. I try to avoid court houses.
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  • RugerNiner
    I carry my card for my prosthetic ankle.
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