title: Joint replacement registries in the United States: a new paradigm.
authors.affiliation: The Arthritis and Joint Replacement Center, 119 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605. E-mail address: ayersd@ummhc.org.
authors.forename: David C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Ayers
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655.
authors.forename: Patricia D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Franklin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000209:etiology; D063868:Patient Outcome Assessment; D057051:Product Recalls and Withdrawals; D011475:Prosthesis Failure / Q000009:adverse effects; D012042:Registries; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology