Shoulder surgery — NHS waiting times by hospital

Across NHS hospitals in England, the median wait for Trauma and Orthopaedic Service — the specialty most shoulder surgery cases are routed to — is 12 weeks, with 6 in 10 patients seen within the 18-week NHS Constitution target. Important context: shoulder problems cover everything from rotator cuff repair (day case) to shoulder replacement (major surgery) — the wait below is for the Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient appointment where the plan is made.