"Squeaky Hip": Are Noises Important?

Anna Lavernia, Karlon Johnson, Stephen D Cook, Samantha L Salkeld, Laura P Patron, Liam Nolan, Carlos J Lavernia

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7 authors.

Anna LaverniaArthritis Surgery Research Foundation, Miami, FL, USA.

Karlon JohnsonArthritis Surgery Research Foundation, Miami, FL, USA.

Stephen D CookFellowship of Orthopaedic Researchers, Metairie, LA, USA.

Samantha L SalkeldFellowship of Orthopaedic Researchers, Metairie, LA, USA.

Laura P PatronFellowship of Orthopaedic Researchers, Metairie, LA, USA.

Liam NolanFellowship of Orthopaedic Researchers, Metairie, LA, USA.

Carlos J LaverniaArthritis Surgery Research Foundation, Miami, FL, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

We report on an 82-year-old female who developed painless "squeaking" and a grinding sensation 23 years after a ceramic-on-metal total hip arthroplasty. Radiographs revealed linear wear through the polyethylene insert. During revision, we replaced the acetabular construct with a dual mobility system. Intraoperatively, the acetabular bone damage was significant but contained, and the ceramic head had atypical wear after the polyethylene liner broke and was articulating directly with the titanium shell. The metallosis in the surrounding tissue was surprisingly minimal despite direct ceramic-on-metal contact. At 1-year follow-up, the patient recovered excellent function with complete noise resolution. This case establishes the importance of "listening" to your joints. New onset noise in any bearings should prompt urgent evaluation, allowing for timely intervention before significant damage occurs.

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Grinding noise from hipHip revisionMetallosisNoises produced by hip noiseSqueakingTotal hip surgery

Identifiers

PMID41783336

DOI10.1016/j.artd.2026.101962

PMCPMC12954334

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