The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Technologies used at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Last updated: 15/08/2026
About The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- ICB
- NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB
- County
- West Midlands
- Region
- West Midlands
- Approx yearly admissions
- 10,000
- Approx catchment population
- 70,000
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Northfield, Birmingham, is one of the UK's specialist orthopaedic centres and among Europe's largest dedicated musculoskeletal units. It provides comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care for bone, joint, muscle and nerve conditions, serving patients from the West Midlands and further afield.
Its expertise includes joint replacement, spinal surgery, orthopaedic oncology, children's orthopaedics, sports injuries and complex rehabilitation, with multidisciplinary teams focused on reducing pain and restoring independence. The hospital's history extends over 200 years and continues through specialist research, innovation and education. As a major teaching centre, it supports hundreds of nursing, allied-health and medical students each year while developing new treatments and pathways for complex musculoskeletal disease.