The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has created an independent, nonprofit organization that is dedicated to monitoring the performance of knee and hip replacement procedures. The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), which cost about $20 to $25 million to initiate, will be funded by stakeholders that include surgeons, hospitals, and device manufacturers. By monitoring device performance, the registry will provide information about underperforming processes or devices and as a result, could lead to healthcare savings. AAOS’ fact sheet about AJRR is available here.
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July 27th, 2009
