The Shoulder & Elbow Registry (SER) is part of the AAOS Registry Program. As of July 2024, more than 50,000 procedures related to shoulder arthroplasty, elbow arthroplasty, and rotator cuff repair have been submitted by hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and private practice groups.

SER Participation Benefits

Participation in the SER provides actionable information to guide physicians and decision making to improve the quality of care, patient safety, and treatment outcomes.

A diverse, national data set that helps identify gaps in patient care based on demographics, procedure, and diagnosis types

 

 

Benchmarking against national standards and similar (or dissimilar) institutions for insights into performance and to identify best practices

Fulfilling up to 10 self-assessment exam (SAE) credits per year of participation

 

 

The Shoulder Arthroplasty Predictive (SHARP) Model, which helps surgeons predict post-operative shoulder arthroplasty outcomes