Large-diameter ceramic bearings offer positive results for THA despite tendency to squeak (Healio)
Although the use of large-diameter ceramic bearings for total hip arthroplasty produced squeaking in certain cases, early postoperative results were encouraging, according to study researchers.
The researchers reviewed data from 178 patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty in 189 hips, with an average follow-up of 28 months. Patients had been assessed preoperatively and at follow-up at 6 weeks, 6 months and 2 years to examine range of motion and Harris Hip Score (HHS). Additionally, squeaks ...
