Fracture and Trauma Registry

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The AAOS Fracture & Trauma Registry (FTR) captures national data on five of the more common fractures: Ankle, Distal Femur, Distal Radius, Hip and Proximal Humerus. As of July 2024, national representation of more than 17,000 procedures have been submitted by hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and private practice groups.

FTR Participation Benefits

Participating in the FTR provides actionable information to guide clinical decision making to improve the quality of care, patient safety, and treatment outcomes.

On-demand reports from the RegistryInsights® platform that feature insights to help doctors enhance their surgical approach

Surgeon dashboards that enable quick understanding of fracture distribution and characteristics within the patient population

A national data set that encourages comparative effectiveness studies, with outcomes providing evidence for potential clinical practice guideline updates

Learn About Quality Collaborations

Registry data can help meet a participating site’s requirements for collaborative programs like quality certifications and federal quality initiatives.

Efficient Data Submission

Participating sites may submit data utilizing an AAOS Registry Program Authorized Vendor. Learn about the FTR Powered by PatientIQ option, and view data elements collected and support resources.

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Data in Practice

Discover how registry data transforms orthopaedic practice with real-life results—click to explore FTR case scenarios and the transformative impact of data-driven healthcare.