Ceramic-on-Ceramic Total Hip Arthroplasty: I Can Hear You.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Squeaking is a known complication of ceramic-on-ceramic (CoC) total hip arthroplasty (THA), yet there is a lack of studies specifically quantifying its loudness. The aims of this study were: (1) to determine the incidence of squeaking in CoC THAs at long-term follow-up; (2) to identify risk factors; and (3) to quantify the loudness of the squeaking.

Methods

A specifically designed prospective questionnaire was used to determine the prevalence, characteristics, and loudness of squeaking in 130 (110 patients) primary THAs with fourth-generation CoC bearings at a mean follow-up of 10.5 years. The loudness of the squeaking was determined by the decibel (dB) scale from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Results

Overall, 28% of the CoC hips experienc

SUBMITTER: Shang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10517284 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature