ROSEMONT, Ill., Nov. 7, 2024
Newly released 11th Annual Report offers insight into arthroplasty trends in the United States; surgeon dashboards guide physicians in optimizing patient outcomes
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ROSEMONT, Ill., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) surpassed 4 million hip and knee arthroplasty procedures1 in its database in March, a milestone announced in the 11th edition of its Annual Report released today. Published by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Registry Program, the 2024 report analyzes more than 3.7 million of those procedures and reflects data submitted between 2012-2023 from 1,447 institutions across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. It marks an 18% growth in procedures from the previous year.
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To view the full AJRR Annual Report, click here.
"Surpassing 4 million captured hip and knee arthroplasty procedures solidifies AJRR's status as the largest orthopaedic registry by annual procedure count," said James I. Huddleston, III, MD, FAAOS, chair of the AJRR Steering Committee. "This achievement reflects our collective commitment to improving patient care and gathering data that can influence the quality and effectiveness of treatments across the nation. The success of the AJRR wouldn't be possible without the support and contributions of our participating sites, surgeons and industry partners."
National Registry for Orthopaedics Celebrates the Power of DataWith the collection and reporting of U.S. hip and knee arthroplasty data, the report aims to provide valuable information to the musculoskeletal community: orthopaedic surgeons, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), private practices, device manufacturers, payers and most importantly patients. Its analyses can drive clinicians to alter practice and improve patient outcomes.
Some notable findings in the 2024 Annual Report include:
"It's clear that the AJRR is shaping the future of orthopaedic care by empowering surgeons with on-demand dashboards that deliver comprehensive data analytics. This growing national registry will continue to drive evidence-based decisions and advance patient outcomes for years to come," said Dr. Huddleston.
For slides with figures and data tables as featured in the report, email [email protected].
AAOS Registry Program The AAOS Registry Program's mission is to improve orthopaedic care through the collection, analysis, and reporting of actionable data. The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), the Academy's hip and knee replacement registry, is the cornerstone of the AAOS's Registry Program, and the world's largest national registry of hip and knee joint replacement data by annual procedural count, with more than 3 million procedures contained within its database. Additional registries include the Fracture & Trauma Registry (FTR), the Musculoskeletal Tumor Registry (MsTR), the Shoulder & Elbow Registry (SER), and the American Spine Registry (ASR), a collaborative effort between the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the AAOS.
About the AAOSWith more than 39,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The AAOS is the trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal health. It provides the highest quality, most comprehensive education to help orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals at every career level best treat patients in their daily practices. The AAOS is the source for information on bone and joint conditions, treatments and related musculoskeletal health care issues; and it leads the health care discussion on advancing quality.
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1 4,300,274 procedures submitted to AJRR from Jan. 1, 2012 – March 31, 2024
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