BACKGROUND: Ceramic-on-ceramic total hip arthroplasties (THA) are commonly implanted. We investigated the incidence of noise in ceramic-on-ceramic and determined any association with patient satisfaction and hip scores. METHODS: We recruited 140 THA. Questionnaires were completed to assess the incidence and frequency of noise, and satisfaction level. Hip and SF-12 scores were recorded. RESULTS: Forty-two patients (30%) were aware of noise production. Patients with noise production had lower satisfaction, mean hip and SF-12 scores than those with silent hips. CONCLUSION: Given the high incidence of noise in ceramic-on-ceramic THA, patients should be counselled on this risk pre-operatively.
BACKGROUND: Ceramic-on-ceramic total hip arthroplasties (THA) are commonly implanted. We investigated the incidence of noise in ceramic-on-ceramic and determined any association with patient satisfaction and hip scores. METHODS: We recruited 140 THA. Questionnaires were completed to assess the incidence and frequency of noise, and satisfaction level. Hip and SF-12 scores were recorded. RESULTS: Forty-two patients (30%) were aware of noise production. Patients with noise production had lower satisfaction, mean hip and SF-12 scores than those with silent hips. CONCLUSION: Given the high incidence of noise in ceramic-on-ceramic THA, patients should be counselled on this risk pre-operatively.
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Ceramic; Noise; Squeak; Total hip arthroplasty
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