Squeaking in ceramic-on-ceramic hips: the importance of acetabular component orientation

Audible squeaking in total hip replacements with ceramic-on-ceramic bearings is a rare problem. Acetabular component orientation was compared for 17 squeaking hips and 17 matched controls. Ninety-four percent of control hips were in a range of 25 degrees +/- 10 degrees anteversion and 45 degrees +/-...

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Published in:The Journal of arthroplasty 2007-06, Vol.22 (4), p.496
Main Authors: Walter, William L, O'toole, Gary C, Walter, William K, Ellis, Andrew, Zicat, Bernard A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acetabulum
Adult
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip - methods
Ceramics
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Noise
Osteoarthritis, Hip - surgery
Prosthesis Design
Reoperation
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