Stryker squeaking hip replacement

This is my hip squeaking as a result of a Stryker ceramic-on-ceramic titanium hip replacement surgery. Do you think Stryker has a problem?!?

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• Stryker
• hip
• implant
• ceramic
• squeaking

[mikemuelleraz]

If your doctor and the equipment they put in was done correctly you shouldn't have any on going pain. In fact people I have talked to can't even tell a difference between hips. Haven't noticed any cold weather effects. Long walks, like through an airport, does seem to affect my hip with a little noticable discomfort. Not enough to cause a concern. Everyone I have talked to that have bad hips because of degeneration are thrilled to have their new hips.

[mikemuelleraz]

All the research points to not having a ceramic on ceramic hip. I am having good results seven months later with a ceramic ball and plastic cup. I still have a little discomfort but it could be related to my aggressive rehabbing. I also have a little bit of a limp which I hope will go away with time. All these new hips don't have enough time to tell which will wear better. All speculation in my opinion.

[mikemuelleraz]

I replaced my hip "again" in August 2008 with a Stryker ceramic ball and plastic cup. No more squeaking! Still no word from Stryker on why the squeaking or how they might compensate me for expenses. I could hardly walk towards the end because of pain and discomfort. I am happy to report this hip seems to be working fine!

[mikemuelleraz]

I have just scheduled my revision surgery. Now I have to figure out what components to replace. My original hip was ceramic on ceramic. Does anyone have any suggestions?

[kavorkaa]

wow!maybe some olive oil in your diet?

[mikemuelleraz]

Based on most of the responses I'm trying to figure out if WD40 is digestible.

[anchower]

Dear God. I hope you sue, and I hope you win.

[johnnyk427]

Damn cyborgs and their squeaky hips. How are we supposed to send you on stealth missions??

[xgozux]

This is a well known effect when combining CoC. It is called "stick slip" mechanism. It is a cyclic phenomenon where friction increases (stick phase) until it reaches a threshold where it is instantly decreased to a much lower value, (slip phase). During the slip phase, Vibrations can be heard, it is the "squeak" sound, (this phenomen is similar as when using a crayon on a blackboard).

[ejdean85]

Go back to your surgeon and have him remove the ceramic liner for an X3 poly liner. I'm guessing you have a "Trident" acetabular cup, with an old howemedica ceramic liner. In short, go back, ask for a "head and poly swap", well in your case a head and ceramic swap.

[j0nny1337]

eww :P

[jvolstad]

It sounds like your shoes are rubbing on the floor. I had a hip replacement at the Palo Alto VAMC last September. No noises here. I think it was a plastic to metal replacement, I like my new hip. Hate having to get patted down by TSA every time I travel.

[moabilia23]

I'm 49 and also squeak. My hip was replaced 4 years ago and has always squeaked, however the replacement is healthy and I'm very physically active. I contacted a lawyer who indicated that if a product was found to be faulty with just the squeak at issue, the resolution would be a hip revision. No thanks - I prefer to be a bad party trick.

[carieb35]

I am 35 and I'm a squeaker!. I have had a hip resurfacing, then a total hip revision in the rt hip. I have metal on metal, but because I have 2 different kinds of meta, I have a "squeaky hip". My dr. said there is no harm. I can deal with it, or have surgery again to correct. I'm gonna deal with it as long as I can. It's just very annoying...But now now I'm quite a conversation piece!

[supernova1976]

Hi, I have a question for all of you with a hip replacement, is there any ongoing pain? If yes, how bad is it? Apart from running, how long can I walk? The implant in the hip and the leg causes any other side effects in cold weather? Really appreciate your reply as my hips are getting Worcester everyday.

[raykeithl]

I have had my Stryker ceramic/ceramic hip for over 6 years. Just had my 6 year, annual follow-up. No wear and can not tell it is even not my own. No squeeking. I throw Javelin competively in masters and unattached in University meets. I bike, use the eliptical cross-trainer and snow ski regularly. I am completely sold on mine.

[penandra]

OJJDvictum's comments are interesting, considering that if you click on her profile she claims to be 16 --- interesting considering her comments. Mikemuelleraz thank you for being willing to video this and to put it out there for those of us considering the different options as we approach replacement surgery. Like others have posted, while I have done research and googled, I at some point just have to trust my surgeon --- or find another surgeon! Nice citation in today's NYTimes, btw.