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What Causes Grinding Noise After Putting Ceramic Implant In Hip Replacements?

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Posted on Tue, 24 Feb 2015
Question: Hi,
I have had two total hip replacements (ceramic) seven and nine years ago. I do a lot of Landcare work so squat and climb slopes a lot. I don't have any pain but both seem to make a grinding noise if I squat or sometimes when I bend. Is this a problem or just slowly wearing out?
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Quacking/grinding noise is common after ceramic material of implant.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.

Quacking/grinding noise is common after ceramic material of implant.
So do not worry about noise if there is no pain.

It’s better to do routine X ray to see implant alignment after 7 years of surgery.
Wearing out is less likely in ceramic implant after 7-9 years of surgery,ceramic have longer shelf life.

If you reduce squatting your implant will last longer.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Grinding Noise After Putting Ceramic Implant In Hip Replacements?

Brief Answer: Quacking/grinding noise is common after ceramic material of implant. Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case. Quacking/grinding noise is common after ceramic material of implant. So do not worry about noise if there is no pain. It’s better to do routine X ray to see implant alignment after 7 years of surgery. Wearing out is less likely in ceramic implant after 7-9 years of surgery,ceramic have longer shelf life. If you reduce squatting your implant will last longer. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.