Trauma & Orthopaedics Department Waiting Times in Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see an orthopaedic consultant is

21 weeks

That's 5 months

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the East of England region. There are currently 3,301 people waiting to see an orthopaedic consultant, with a typical wait of about 5 months. 43% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

43 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
3,301
people on the waiting list
51 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
249 people
have been waiting over a year
807 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (24% of the list)

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

223waiting 1–1.25 years (52–65 weeks)
20waiting 1.25–1.5 years (65–78 weeks)
6waiting over 1.5 years (78+ weeks)

How long are people waiting?

Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.

How does this compare?

The national average wait to see an orthopaedic consultant is about 13 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 297th out of 306 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 34th out of 37 in East of England

What does Trauma & Orthopaedics cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Shoulder surgery
Carpal tunnel release
Arthroscopy (keyhole joint surgery)
Fracture treatment
ACL reconstruction
Spinal injections
Bunion surgery
Trigger finger release

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard — ask to be connected to the department.

Standing Way, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD
01908 660033
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton And Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting time at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?

The current average Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting time at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is about 21 weeks.

How does Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust compare to other hospitals for Trauma & Orthopaedics?

You can compare Trauma & Orthopaedics waiting times across all NHS hospitals on WaitRadar to find shorter waits near you.

Can I choose which hospital I'm referred to?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England have the right to choose which hospital they are referred to for a first outpatient appointment. Discuss your options with your GP.

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.