Patient estimates of healthcare costs in trauma and orthopaedics.

Aim: The cost of treating trauma and musculoskeletal conditions per head of population in Wales in 2007-2010 increased from £183 to £236, representing an increase in National Health Service total expenditure of 13.11 %. This study was set up to determine whether the public is aware of the general costs of treatment within the trauma and orthopaedic department.