The American Joint Replacement Registry released its 2018 Annual Report on hip and knee arthroplasty patient outcomes.
The registry is the cornerstone of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' registry program. The Annual Report comprises 1.1 million cumulative procedures performed between 2012 and 2017.
The 2018 AJRR Annual Report includes:
- Increased access to Medicare claims data to improve data reporting and longitudinal analysis capacities
- The International Society of Arthroplasty Registries' International Prostheses Library, which was developed to serve as a source of medical device information and safety alerts for industry partners
- More robust data capture specifications to help AJRR subscribers conduct risk-adjusted case analysis and participate in pay-for-performance programs through an enhanced RegistryInsights dashboard
- More peer-reviewed research and enhanced data specifications
AJRR is the largest orthopedic registry in the world based on annual procedures submitted.