OFFICIAL DATA
The National Joint Registry (NJR) is a government-regulated body that collects and analyses joint replacement data across the UK and Crown Dependencies. It shows that since 2009, only 0.1% (1 in 1,000) of Mr Lawrence's patients have required repeat hip surgery due to implant loosening or wear, which is one-third of the UK national average—a clear indication of his high success rate.
Mr Lawrence's NJR data confirms:
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High surgical volumes,
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Exceptionally low complication rates.
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Performance that consistently outpaces national averages, especially in hip replacement surgery.
NJR DATA - HIP
Mr Lawrence's
PRIMARY HIP SURGERY *
428
UK
National Average
131
PRIMARY SURGERY *
Patients undergoing first-time operation.
Mr Lawrence's
REVISION HIP SURGERY *
64
UK
National Average
17
REVISION SURGERY *
Remedying or replacing a failed artificial hip that was originally implanted by another surgeon.
The pie chart and table show the number and types of joint replacement and revision surgeries performed by Mr Lawrence, compared to national averages.
1. Surgical Activity Breakdown - HIP
Key points:
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Mr Lawrence completed 428 primary hip replacements, far exceeding the national average of 131.
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He performed 64 hip revision surgeries (national average: 17).
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His primary knee replacements (146) are slightly below the national average (155), and he undertook fewer revision knee and shoulder procedures than most peers.
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Overall, his total procedure count (638+) is substantially above the national average (409).
2. Primary Hip Replacement Volume & Revision Rate
The vertical infographic is a visual representation of Mr Lawrence’s primary hip replacement numbers and revision surgery rates compared to UK averages.*
Key points:
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Mr Lawrence’s 428 primary hip surgeries are over three times the national average.
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His revision rate after hip replacement is just 0.5%, significantly lower than the UK average of 1.5%, indicating fewer complications requiring repeat surgery.
NJR DATA - KNEE
Mr Lawrence's
PRIMARY KNEE SURGERY *
146
UK
National Average
151
PRIMARY SURGERY *
Patients undergoing first-time operation.
The pie chart and table show Mr Lawrence’s Knee replacement and revision surgery volumes in comparison to national averages.
3. Surgical Activity Breakdown - KNEE
Key points:
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The pie chart displays Mr Lawrence’s knee replacement volumes and revision rates compared to national benchmarks.
NJR DATA - BENCHMARK SUCCESS RATE
Mr Lawrence's
REPEAT SURGERY RATE *
0.5%
UK
National Average
1.5%
REPEAT SURGERY *
A second hip operation performed by the same surgeon to correct a complication from the initial surgery.
This is different from REVISION SURGERY, which is to remedy or replace a failed artificial hip implanted by another surgeon.
Mr Lawrence's NJR data points.
4. Hip Revision Ratio: Benchmarking Success
The graph plots Mr Lawrence’s standardised hip revision ratio against national data.
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Each dot on the graph represents a surgeon in the NJR database.
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The lower the dot below the green line, the better.
Key points:
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Mr Lawrence’s repeat surgery data points consistently fall well below the green national average line, indicating a lower-than-expected complication rate.
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This places him among the best-performing surgeons for hip replacements, with a notably high success rate and low complication profile.
NJR DATA - NATIONAL COMPARISON
5. Major Complication Rate: National Comparison
This chart benchmarks Mr Lawrence’s complication rates against hundreds of other surgeons nationwide.
Key points:
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Mr Lawrence’s data point (surgeon 941) is positioned well below the national average line, confirming one of the lowest major complication rates among his peers.
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This reflects both technical proficiency and excellent patient outcomes.
Mr Lawrence's NJR data point.