The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announced the strategic evolution of the Fracture & Trauma Registry (FTR) as part of an initiative to modernize and streamline data capture across its Registry Program. Beginning January 1, 2026, key fracture data will be integrated into the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) and the Shoulder & Elbow Registry (SER), allowing for broader clinical impact and improved participation.
Key benefits of the transition include the following:
- Enhanced Efficiency: Streamlined data submission reduces administrative burden on participating sites, particularly for Level 1 trauma centers.
- Proven Technology: Integration with established platforms that have demonstrated reliability and clinical value.
- Broader Impact: Access to larger participant networks and more robust datasets.
- Sustained Insights: Continuation of evidence-based practice tracking for the most clinically significant fracture types.
Under the new model, hip fracture data will transition to the AJRR, and proximal humerus fracture data will be incorporated into the SER. Distal femur, distal radius, and ankle fracture data will be securely archived. Participating sites will continue to have access to historical FTR reports and data through the end of 2025.
For more information or to enroll in the AJRR or SER, email Re****************@**os.org or call 847/292-0530.
