Does BMI Matter in Total Joint Surgery?
Are patient weight and size among the patient-specific factors that affect orthopedic outcomes in regards to implant…
In the News: AJRR Hits 1 Million Procedures
Good news! Just this week the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) announced that it reached its one millionth…
Dr. Ronald Navarro on Data Transparency at Kaiser Permanente
#LeadingVBHC – We talked to Ronald Navarro, MD from Kaiser Permanente after his presentation, Kaiser Permanente:…
Challenges Facing Joint Replacement Registries
With the number of total joint replacement (TJRs) performed and associated costs growing annually, a new emphasis on…
Why Surgeons Need to Track Total Joint Complications
Millions of total joint replacement surgeries are performed each year in the US. While the vast majority of patients…
Validity of Patient-Reported Complications: 6 Important Points
Can Patients Accurately Report surgical complications? Yes. Two different studies from 2012 prove the validity of…
What are Box and Whisker Plots?
The Basics: The box-and-whisker plots are very effective and easy to read. They summarize data much better than just…