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Arthroplasty implant registries over the past five decades: Development, current, and future impact
Henrik Malchau1,2,3, Göran Garellick2, Daniel Berry4
1Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Molndal, Sweden.
Summary
Arthroplasty registries, like the Mayo and Swedish registries, have advanced hip and knee replacement surgery by enabling evidence-based medicine and identifying implant issues. Their global adoption fosters international collaboration and research.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Medical Device Surveillance
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Arthroplasty registries are crucial for advancing hip and knee replacement surgery.
- Key registries like Mayo and Harris have significantly contributed to implant and technique evaluation in the US.
- The Swedish registries pioneered national joint arthroplasty data collection, influencing global adoption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the historical significance and impact of major arthroplasty registries.
- To underscore the role of registries in promoting evidence-based medicine in joint replacement.
- To discuss the globalization of arthroplasty registries and international collaboration.
Main Methods:
- Historical review of prominent arthroplasty registries.
- Analysis of the influence of registries on surgical advancement and patient care.
- Examination of the trend towards international registry collaboration.
Main Results:
- The Mayo Registry is the oldest continuously running arthroplasty registry.
- The Harris and Swedish registries have been instrumental in identifying suboptimal implants and techniques.
- The success of national registries has led to international data pooling and collaborative research.
Conclusions:
- Arthroplasty registries have been pivotal in the evolution of hip and knee arthroplasty over the past 50 years.
- The globalization of registries facilitates larger-scale research and improved patient outcomes worldwide.
- International collaboration and standardization are key to the future of arthroplasty registry science.
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