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
Annual volume
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
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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Top hospital — Birmingham
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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