Musculoskeletal conditions are the reason for 20% of all consultations in primary care which is a huge burden on the NHS and as we are all living longer this is only going to increase and research plays an integral part in improving this service.

Trauma and Orthopaedics Research Charity’s main aim is to improve the patient experience and outcome of all those undergoing orthopaedic procedures in Northern Ireland. We are doing this through the following research themes: