The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 22, Issue 4 , Pages 496-503 , June 2007

Squeaking in Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hips: The Importance of Acetabular Component Orientation

  • William L. Walter, MBBS, FRACS, FAOrthA

      Affiliations

    • Sydney Hip and Knee Surgeons, Sydney, NSW, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: William L. Walter, MBBS, FRACS, FAOrthA, Sydney Hip and Knee Surgeons, Level 3, 100 Bay Road, Waverton, NSW 2060, Australia.
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  • Gary C. O'Toole, FRCS (Tr & Orth)

      Affiliations

    • Sydney Hip and Knee Surgeons, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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  • William K. Walter, MBBS, FRCS, FRACS, FAOrthA

      Affiliations

    • Sydney Hip and Knee Surgeons, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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  • Andrew Ellis, MBBS, FRACS, FAOrthA

      Affiliations

    • Royal North Shore Hospital, Pacific Highway St Leonards, NSW, Australia
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  • Bernard A. Zicat, MD, FRACS, FAOrthA

      Affiliations

    • Sydney Hip and Knee Surgeons, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Received 24 January 2006 ,Accepted 30 June 2006.

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 No benefits or funds were received in support of the study.

PII: S0883-5403(06)00512-2

doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2006.06.018

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 22, Issue 4 , Pages 496-503 , June 2007