Noise production in ceramic-on-ceramic total hip arthroplasty is associated with lower patient satisfaction and hip scores
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James A Gillespie1, Ian W Kennedy1, Sanjeev R Patil1
1Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, 1345 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 4TF, UK.
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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