Choosing whether or not to have joint replacement surgery is an important decision. By providing information about both the surgeons that perform surgery, as well as the hospitals where they perform joint replacement procedures, the National Joint Registry (NJR) Surgeon and Hospital Profile application can help you make a more informed choice.
Using the website functionality, you can:
• search for consultant surgeons who have carried out hip, knee, ankle, elbow, or shoulder replacement surgery, in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, and/or the Channel Islands.
• explore information about the hospitals where these procedures are performed.
• view details about a surgeon’s recent experience, including the number of hip, knee, ankle, elbow, and/or shoulder replacement procedures they have carried out since 2023. This information is updated annually each August.
• access information about patient mortality within the first 90 days after surgery, for surgeons specialising in hip and knee replacement, helping to provide further insight into outcomes.
Additional explanations and guidance are available within the surgeon profile pages and we have also composed a set of FAQs to help you understand this information.
Having access to this information can support you in:
• learning more about the surgeon who may be treating you.
• comparing hospitals that provide joint replacement surgery.
• preparing questions to discuss with your healthcare team.
• feeling more informed and confident when being involved in shared decision-making about your care and treatment options.
More information on joint replacement surgery is available in the Patient section on the main NJR website.
About the data
The information displayed in the website is collected and managed by the NJR, who record joint replacement procedures in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands. To ensure the information published is accurate and reliable, the NJR reviews and monitors the data that have been submitted by hospitals and runs routine checks and audits to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Working collaboratively to improve patient information
Enabling surgeon and hospital clinical outcome information for patient and public access on this website is an initiative delivered through a collaborative partnership between the NJR and other leading orthopaedic specialty organisations, including the British Orthopaedic Association.
