Charity: Orthopaedic Research UK

Orthopaedic Research UK (ORUK) aims to improve the lives of millions of adults and children affected by bone and joint disease through funding high quality research, training and education. Currently, 8.5 million people in the UK, of all ages, are affected by orthopaedic complaints including trauma injuries, degenerative diseases such as arthritis and osteoporosis, infections, bone tumours and congenital disorders such as muscular dystrophy. The research that we fund includes both basic science and applied research, and has improved treatment and care in this area in many ways. Working with clinicians, scientists, engineers and industry, our research has helped develop improved artificial joints and limbs, making them more comfortable and longer lasting; it has led to better pain relief, vastly improving the quality of life of many sufferers; provided vital insights into conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis; and improved the treatment of injuries arising from accidents or sporting activities. We are one of the most significant funders of orthopaedic research in the UK, but more needs to be done to achieve our ultimate vision of eliminating bone and joint disease. We are a registered charity (CC No. 1111657) and are members of both the Association of Medical Research Charities and National Institute for Health Research.