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. 2016 Jun 29;13(4):282-284.
doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2016.06.018. eCollection 2016 Dec.

Noise production in ceramic-on-ceramic total hip arthroplasty is associated with lower patient satisfaction and hip scores

James A Gillespie  1 , Ian W Kennedy  1 , Sanjeev R Patil  1 , Dominic R M Meek  1
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Noise production in ceramic-on-ceramic total hip arthroplasty is associated with lower patient satisfaction and hip scores

James A Gillespie et al. J Orthop. .

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Ceramic; Noise; Squeak; Total hip arthroplasty.

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WOMAC, Oxford Hip and SF-12 scores were significantly lower in patients who reported noise from their THA.
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