Abstract

The Leicester Royal Infirmary is one of the busiest trauma units in the UK. A single accident and emergency department serves a catchment population of 1.1 million and receives 110,000 visits per year, with around 3,000 admissions to acute trauma beds per year. On average, two patients with a fractured neck of femur are admitted every day. Weekend operating lists run every Saturday and Sunday from 8am until 8pm.

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