Current status of Asian joint registries: a review

Area of Science:

• Orthopedics
• Public Health
• Health Informatics

Background:

• Joint arthroplasty registries are vital for monitoring surgical outcomes and improving patient care.
• Existing Asian registries vary in scope, data availability, and reporting standards.
• A comprehensive understanding of current registries is needed to guide future development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an overview of current Asian joint arthroplasty registries.
• To highlight the strengths and weaknesses of existing registries.
• To advocate for the establishment of nationwide registries in Asian countries.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review of Asian joint arthroplasty registries.
• Identification of registries with official websites and published annual reports.
• Analysis of demographic data and primary indications for hip and knee arthroplasty.

Main Results:

• Six registries were identified in Asia; three have public websites and reports (India, Japan, Pakistan).
• Demographic differences observed: males predominantly received hip/knee surgery in India/Pakistan, while females underwent most knee surgeries in Japan.
• Primary indications varied: osteoarthritis for knee (all countries) and hip (Japan), osteonecrosis for hip (India/Pakistan).

Conclusions:

• Limited availability of nationwide joint arthroplasty data across Asia.
• Three countries (Japan, India, Pakistan) have made registry data publicly accessible.
• Establishing robust, nationwide registries is essential for advancing joint arthroplasty care in Asia.