June 3, 2024
UAMS’ Jeffrey Stambough, M.D. Presents at International Congress of Arthroplasty Registries in Hamburg, Germany
Jeffrey Stambough, M.D., hip and knee joint replacement surgeon and associate professor in the College of Medicine’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), presented clinical findings from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) American Joint Replacement Registry during the 13th Annual International Congress of Arthroplasty Registries.
The Annual Congress, organized by the International Society of Arthroplasty Registries (ISAR), took place from June 1-3 in Hamburg, Germany, and featured keynote speakers, panel discussions, regulatory sessions, and presentations about the latest international registry findings. The event also includes opportunities for attendees to network with registry experts from around the world.
The AAOS American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) is the world’s largest registry of hip and knee replacement data by procedure volume. The registry contains data from 4+ million procedures performed on over 3.5 million patients at hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), and private practice groups in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Jeffrey Stambough, M.D. shares findings from AAOS American Joint Replacement Registry study during the International Congress of Arthroplasty Registries on June 2.
Dr. Stambough, who serves as president of the AJRR Young Physicians Committee and member of the AJRR Steering Committee, presented findings from the registry’s DAIR project on June 2. DAIR, which stands for debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention, is a treatment approach used in management of periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) following total hip or knee arthroplasty. Specifically, the study aimed to evaluate the incidence of any further surgery to treat recurrent infection after a DAIR procedure as well as determine the ultimate success or failure of DAIR.
The study showed that of the 5827 total DAIR procedures reported to AJRR, 35% (total hip arthroplasty) and 38% (total knee arthroplasty) were identified as having an additional PJI related event with 15-21% of those requiring additional revision surgery. Additionally, 61% (total hip) and 65% (total knee) were not found to have incurred further surgery or infectious outcome following the DAIR procedure. Prior to his podium presentation, Dr. Stambough served as a moderator during a panel discussion held on June 1.
Dr. Stambough joined UAMS in 2017 and serves as the Director of the Adult Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Program in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He completed his undergraduate studies at Cornell University and received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Washington University in St. Louis and fellowship in adult reconstruction at OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center. In addition to his AJRR leadership roles, Dr. Stambough serves on the Education Committee of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Arthroplasty. He has over 100 research publications.
The International Society of Arthroplasty Registries aims to improve outcomes for individuals undergoing joint replacement surgery globally. They promote cooperation, information sharing, and collaboration among registries to enhance their effectiveness. The society also provides support and develops frameworks for collaborative activities.