Evidence brief
Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry Annual Report
Largest and most comprehensive joint replacement registry globally
Captures 99.7% of all joint replacements in Australia
Provides revision rates by implant, surgeon, and hospital
Early warning system for failing implants
Benchmarking data for quality improvement
The AOANJRR is the gold standard for joint replacement surveillance. It has identified failing implants early (ASR, Mitch cups) and provides benchmarking data that every Australian orthopaedic surgeon should reference.
You MUST know current AOANJRR data for Australian exams. Key metrics: 10-year revision rates (THA ~5%, TKA ~5-6%), best performing implant combinations, concerning implants on watch list. Reference AOANJRR when discussing implant choice.
Essential Australian reference - know current revision rates, best performing implants, and how to use the data
Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR). Annual Report 2023. Adelaide: AOA.
Level III
Retrospective comparative study or case-control study