Lesson Chat National Joint Registry What is the NJR? NJR is the national joint registry it was set up in 2002.Collects data on all major joint arthroplasties What are the advantages of the National Joint Registry? Powerful audit toolAllows Early failures to be recognised What are the disadvantages of the National Joint Registry? Financially demandingTime demandingHigh staff requirementsConcerns re accuracyConcerns re surgeon specific data What are the concerns re surgeon specific data? There are concerns regarding the accuracy of data. In addition, there are concerns surgeon specific data would lead to surgeons selecting less risky patients to minimise adverse outcomes. Please log in to join the chat Back to