Ceramic-on-ceramic hips have higher tendency to squeak and break

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Ceramic-on-ceramic bearing surfaces may increase risk of squeaking, total implant fracture in THA (Healio)
A meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials found ceramic-on-ceramic bearing surfaces in total hip arthroplasty increased the risk of squeaking and total implant fracture significantly compared with ceramic-on-polyethylene bearing surfaces; however, no significant differences were observed between bearing surfaces with regard to revision, osteolysis and radiolucent lines, loosening, dislocation or deep infection, according to study results.
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