Main description:

Total hip replacements (THRs) may occasionally produce noise, which is more prevalent with hard-on-hard bearings including ceramic-on-ceramic or metal-on-metal bearings. Different kinds of noises are reported. The implication of squeaking are not yet fully understood, but evidence to date suggests that it is a largely benign phenomenon that can be considered "normal" just like a clicking knee. Revision is recommended for defined causes.

Feature:

Different kinds of noises

Revision is recommended for defined causes

Patient informed consent includes the risk of noise

Contents:

Clinical Assessment of a Noisy THR.- Diagnostics.- Therapy and Adequate Management.- Monitoring.- Prevention (for Primary and Revision Surgery) and Patient Information.- Clinical Cases.- Clinical Algorithm.