Squeaking Noises After my Hip Resurfacing by Dr. De Smet
Dr. De Smet Discusses Squeaking or peeping noises during recovery after hip resurfacing surgery.
Also called peeping, called by Dr.De Smet the “peepcreep”. The squeaking noises are produced due to a temporary lack of lubrication, a dry running of the metal-on-metal prosthesis. It sounds as a non-lubricated creaking hinge of a door. The duration of the noise is normally less then 24 hour and a one-time incidence.
It starts when the patient has an increase … Read the rest