The aim of the study done in this thesis was to enhance the knowledge in the use of ceramic on ceramic bearing for cementless total hip arthroplasty. A clinical study of 100 cementless total hip arthroplasty at 9 years of follow-up showed the reliability of ceramic in terms of wear, biocompatibility and osseointegration. Subsequently, the comparison of the method for implantation of the implants (press-fit with or without additional screws fixations) showed that the stiffness of ceramic was not inconsistent with a simple impaction, for patients who do not present bone fragility. We then studied a particular complication of ceramic bearing, the squeaking noise. An in vitro study of this phenomenon, allowed us to reproduce squeaking in lubricated conditions, with the presence of a third metal body between the frictions surfaces, suggesting the importance on lubrication damages in the genesis of this phenomenon. Analysis of explants has confirmed our hypothesis, highlighting the importance of implant design, to avoid impingement, potentially generating metal particles. Finally, the long-term analysis of squeaking phenomenon showed its low impact on implant survival and patient’s quality of life. This work, which involved clinical and biomechanical analysis, confirms the interest for the use of ceramics bearings in total hip arthroplasty, emphasizes the importance of implant design and implant positioning, to avoid complications, and helps for a better understanding with the problem of squeaking and its consequences
