Orthopedics Joint Replacement Registry

The Arthritis Service in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery started collecting comprehensive outcomes research data on their total hip and knee replacement patients in September 2007. The STRIDE Orthopaedic Surgery Joint Replacement Registry module consists of over 300 highly structured data input fields, 150 per encounter type, spread over CRFs covering the pre-operative visit, operative notes, implant details and post-operative follow-up, including complications. The project was conceived of and designed by William Maloney, Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and James Huddleston, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery.The data collected over time will enable the department to evaluate post-operative outcomes. Says Dr. Huddleston: "The data collection module custom-built for us in STRIDE is elegantly designed and precisely suits our needs. This data will become an invaluable source of information for research into the effectiveness of the various implants and surgical procedures used to treat hip and knee arthritis."