Ling Wen Davies

The 2026 Demographics of Spinal Disc Arthroplasty Supplementary Report is based on the analysis of 14,733 spinal disc procedures recorded by the Registry with a procedure date up to and including 31 December 2025. This supplementary report provides summary data and demographic information on spinal disc replacement surgery. Data are broken down into the five classes of spinal disc replacement: spinal segment, spinal ball trough, insert and endplate, cervical intervertebral disc and lumbar intervertebral disc. Revision rates are not provided for spinal disc replacement. The Spinal Disc Arthroplasty Report is one of 14 supplementary reports to complete the AOANJRR Annual Report for 2026. Information on the background, purpose, aims, benefits and governance of the Registry can be found in the Introductory chapter of the 2026 Hip, Knee and Shoulder Arthroplasty Annual Report . The Registry data quality processes, including data collection, validation and outcome assessment, are provided in detail in the Data Quality chapter of the 2026 Hip, Knee and Shoulder Arthroplasty Annual Report: https://registry.aoa.org.au/annual-reports-2026.

This summary is an explanation of the major findings of the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry 2026 Annual Report for Hip, Knee and Shoulder Arthroplasty (replacement). This is the major clinical report produced by the Registry each year. The full version of the 2026 Annual Report on Hip, Knee and Shoulder Arthroplasty is available in the ‘Publications’ section of the Registry website https://registry.aoa.org.au/annual-reports-2026. The Lay Summary is provided to ensure that a clear, concise, and easily understood explanation of the published findings is available to all those who may be interested. The Lay Summary also provides guidance for those who may wish to further review the full extent of the data published by the Registry in the Annual Report. The Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) believes this is especially important because of the high level of community interest in the Registry and the need to ensure that reports are accessible to all. This Report is one of 14 supplementary reports to complete the AOANJRR Annual Report for 2026. Information on the background, purpose, aims, benefits and governance of the Registry can be found in the Introductory chapter of the 2026 Hip, Knee and Shoulder Arthroplasty Annual Report. The Registry data quality processes, including data collection, validation and outcomes assessment, are provided in detail in the Data Quality section of the introductory chapter of the 2026 Hip, Knee and Shoulder Arthroplasty Annual Report: https://registry.aoa.org.au/annual-reports-2026.

This Ankle Arthroplasty Supplementary Report is based on the analysis of 7,103 ankle procedures with a procedure date from 2006 up to and including 31 December 2025. This Report is one of 14 supplementary reports to complete the AOANJRR Annual Report for 2026. Information on the background, purpose, aims, benefits and governance of the Registry can be found in the Introductory chapter of the 2026 Hip, Knee and Shoulder Arthroplasty Annual Report. The Registry data quality processes, including data collection, validation and outcomes assessment, are provided in detail in the Data Quality section of the introductory chapter of the 2026 Hip, Knee and Shoulder Arthroplasty Annual Report: https://registry.aoa.org.au/annual-reports-2026

The Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR) is proud to announce the release of the 2026 Hip, Knee and Shoulder Arthroplasty Annual Report, which provides a comprehensive analysis of joint replacement procedures in Australia. This marks the Registry's 27th Annual Report and continues our commitment to enhancing orthopaedic care through data-driven insights. In addition to the main report, the AOANJRR is proud to present 14 supplementary reports that complement the 2026 Annual Report. These reports cover a wide range of arthroplasty topics, including demographics, revision rates, and prosthetic performance All reports are available for download on our website via the 'Publications' tab on the menu ribbon on the AOANJRR website: https://registry.aoa.org.au/annual-reports-2026