The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) today announced the strategic evolution of the Fracture & Trauma Registry (FTR) as part of a strategic 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.

“This transition represents a thoughtful evolution of how we collect and use fracture data to support orthopaedic care,” said Michael J. Gardner, MD, FAAOS, chair of the FTR Steering Committee. “By integrating high-value fracture modules into established AAOS registries, we’re building a more sustainable, efficient, and accessible system for the future. Our goal has always been to reduce barriers to participation while preserving the insights that matter most to clinicians, patients, and institutions. This new model helps us do exactly that.”

Building on Established Success to Advance Fracture Care
Current FTR participating sites will benefit from streamlined onboarding processes and enhanced long-term sustainability through integration with the AJRR and the SER, which have demonstrated strong infrastructure and scalability.

Key benefits of the transition:

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 RegistryEngagement@aaos.org or call (847) 292-0530.