With a worldwide reputation for innovation and research, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, provides the highest quality hospital care to patients locally, regionally and nationally. The surrounding geographical area includes Shropshire, Wales, Cheshire and the Midlands. The Orthopaedic hospital mainly treats disorders of the bones, joints and muscles. Surgical areas comprise hip and knee replacement, foot, ankle and lower limb surgery, hand shoulder and upper limb surgery (including hand emergencies), spinal disorders, bone tumour and sports injury surgery. We host the regional centres for Spinal Injuries at the Midlands Centre for Spinal Injuries and the Regional Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Service. Additionally we treat people with metabolic disorders (including osteoporosis) and those with inflammatory arthritis. We have a centre for children and provide specialist surgery and treatment for children and adolescents with orthopaedic or disorders affecting muscular development. The Trust also provides services for private patients within Ludlow Unit.