Trauma & Orthopaedics Research Charity

TORC research benefits not only patients undergoing trauma and orthopaedic intervention but also their families and staff working in the area
All of us are living longer, help support TORC research for our future
The research we have published has transformed patient care in Northern Ireland and across the globe

About us

Trauma & Orthopaedics Research Charity (TORC) are a small but ambitious charity based in Musgrave Park Hospital. We work with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and research staff to continually improve the provision of holistic care for all those with musculoskeletal injury or disease in Northern Ireland.

We aim to do this through our strategic aims:

Research

to deliver leading edge, high-quality research which will contribute to best practice as well as improved outcomes and experience for patients.

Education

to assist in the provision of education and advice to all those involved in musculoskeletal health.

Support

to be recognised for the top-quality support services we provide to patients and clinicians involved in musculoskeletal injury or disease.

Latest News

June is Scoliosis Awareness Month

𝐒𝐜𝐨đĨđĸ𝐨đŦđĸđŦ 𝐀𝐰𝐚đĢ𝐞𝐧𝐞đŦđŦ 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 is observed in June to raise awareness about spinal curvature, also known as Scoliosis. During Scoliosis Awareness Month, organizations and individuals work...

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TORC Sponsored Walk 2025

What a fantastic turn out for our 𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐂 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧đŦ𝐨đĢ𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐚đĨ𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 A big thank you goes out to our wonderful volunteers who helped make the...

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Thanks for your help

Your support, as always is very much appreciated and your donations will help make a difference to the Research, Education and Support we provide for those living with Musculoskeletal Injury or disease in Northern Ireland.

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