Aims of the AOANJRR

• Establish demographic data related to joint replacement surgery in Australia.
• Provide accurate information on the use of different types of prostheses.
• Determine regional variation in the practice of joint surgery.
• Identify the demographic and diagnostic characteristics of patients that affect outcomes.
• Analyse the effectiveness of different prostheses and treatment to specific diagnoses.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the large variety of prostheses currently on the market by analysing their survival rates.
• Educate orthopaedic surgeons on the most effective prostheses and techniques to improve patient outcomes.
• Provide surgeons with an auditing facility.
• Provide information that can instigate tracking of patients if necessary.
• Provide information for comparison of the practice of joint replacement in Australia and other countries.