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Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

📍 Birmingham

Community hospital · founded 1852 · non-profit foundation

About

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham is a renowned specialist hospital dedicated to providing exceptional care for patients with musculoskeletal (bone, joint, and muscle) conditions. As a centre of excellence, the hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, from initial diagnosis to complex surgery and rehabilitation.Patients benefit from the expertise of world-class clinicians, many of whom are leaders in their respective fields. The hospital is committed to utilising the latest technologies and evidence-based practices to ensure the best possible outcomes for every patient.The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital understands that undergoing treatment for musculoskeletal conditions can be a challenging experience. Therefore, the hospital strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment where patients feel comfortable and confident in their care.

Legal name
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
2,000

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 4

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,005
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level I
  • Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 45 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 38 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

  • Cornea

All departments

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Emergency

Quality metrics

MetricValueBenchmark
Risk-adjusted 30d mortality 4.1% EU avg 3.0%
HAI rate per 1000 patient-days 3.6 EU avg 1.8
30d readmission rate 24% EU avg 14%
Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) -10% EU avg 76%

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Patient experience

Room categories
ward · semi-private · private
Meals
standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
Chaplaincy
Christian · Muslim · Jewish
Private bathroom
private + suite rooms
Wi-Fi
Free in all rooms

Awards & rankings

  • Top hospital — Birmingham

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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