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¹The Swedish Knee Arthroplasty Register, Department of Orthopaedics and Clinical Sciences, Lund University Hospital, SE 221 85, Lund, Sweden. otto.robertsson@med.lu.se

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Accurate total joint arthroplasty prosthesis classification is needed. A universal system is proposed to standardize data, improving surveillance and comparative effectiveness research for joint replacements.

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Orthopaedic Surgery
Biomedical Engineering
Health Informatics

Background:

Current total joint arthroplasty (TJA) prosthesis classification relies on manufacturer names, which are inconsistent with design changes.
Catalog and lot numbers lack standardization, hindering accurate categorization and comparison of prostheses.
Variability in prosthesis attribute classification limits cross-study comparisons and research collaboration.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the critical need for accurate prosthesis classification in TJA.
To identify limitations in current classification methods (manufacturer names, catalog/lot numbers).
To advocate for the development of a universal prosthesis classification system.

Main Methods:

Review of historical and current methods for prosthesis classification in TJA.
Analysis of inconsistencies arising from non-standardized naming conventions and numbering systems.
Identification of challenges in comparing prosthesis attributes across different studies.

Main Results:

Manufacturer names do not reliably reflect prosthesis design changes.
Non-standardized catalog and lot numbers prevent consistent data categorization.
Lack of a unified system impedes effective TJA surveillance and comparative effectiveness research.

Conclusions:

A universal prosthesis classification system is essential for standardizing TJA data.
Such a system will enhance global research collaboration and data integrity.
This initiative is a key focus for the International Consortium of Orthopaedic Registries (ICOR).