Fracture of a Metal-Backed Ceramic Liner After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common procedure that has become increasingly prevalent in younger patient population. With improvements prostheses and materials, the survivorship of implants increased. Historically, excellent wear characteristics ceramic-on-ceramic (CoC) made them an appealing choice compared to other bearing options. Yet, potential benefits longevity related have been combated by their unique causes failure such as implant fracture squeaking. Metal-backed ceramic liners were developed minimize impingement-related chipping at periphery may propagate catastrophic fracture. We report case involving metal-backed liner presented with months pain crepitus no overt signs on imaging.