Joint pain treatment (joint injections) at Spire Liverpool Hospital
Steroid injections to help ease pain and increase movement.
At Spire Liverpool Hospital, we offer a range of joint injections to help relieve inflamed, swollen and painful joints. It’s a quick procedure to inject medications directly into affected joints.
Sometimes also called
- Corticosteroid injections
- Hydrocortisone injections
- Intra-articular injections
- Steroid injections
The procedure(s) listed above are examples only and may not be available at all Spire hospitals.
At a glance
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Typical hospital stay
1-2 hours -
Procedure duration
20 minutes -
Type of anaesthetic
Sometimes local is used -
Available to self-pay?
Yes -
Covered by health insurance?
Yes
Why Spire?
- You can usually see a consultant within a few days of enquiry
- Specialist in a wide range of treatments
- Clear pricing with no hidden charges
Joint injections: what to expect at Spire Liverpool Hospital
At Spire Liverpool Hospital, we pride ourselves on our long-standing reputation as a private hospital that provides high standards of patient care. We offer a choice of expert orthopaedic consultants and pain management specialists who perform joint injections and are committed to healthcare excellence.
You can expect to receive treatment without the wait and high-quality aftercare that’s personalised to you. Our facilities are clean and modern with all the comfort and convenience you’d expect at home.
How much does Joint pain treatment (joint injections) cost at Spire Liverpool Hospital
Many people have this procedure done privately, and our inclusive prices and access to payment plans make it easy and more affordable, with or without medical insurance.
| Joint pain treatment (joint injection under X-ray control) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
| Treatment price | £1,881 | ||
| Aftercare | Included | ||
| From price | From £1,881 | ||
|
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£163 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £1,631 |
| Deposit | £250 |
| Loan period | 10 months |
| Representative APR | 0% |
| Total amount repayable | £1,630 |
| Joint pain treatment (joint injections) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
| Treatment price | £1,722 | ||
| Aftercare | Included | ||
| From price | From £1,722 | ||
|
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£147 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £1,472 |
| Deposit | £250 |
| Loan period | 10 months |
| Representative APR | 0% |
| Total amount repayable | £1,470 |
The price shown is the ‘from price’ (ie the minimum cost of the procedure). Please note that for some procedures the actual price you are quoted may vary significantly and can increase depending on your choice of Consultant (who is an independent practitioner and not an employee of Spire). The fees charged by Consultants and Anaesthetists are set independently and are outside the control of Spire. The price may also vary depending on the type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and your medical history.
Spire Liverpool Hospital can provide you with a single, fixed price for your procedure so there are no surprises. Please read Spire Healthcare's terms and conditions for full details of what’s included and excluded in your fixed price when paying for yourself. Finance options are available through our partner Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd, 10 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 1BD.
Preparing for joint injections at Spire Liverpool Hospital
Finding us
We’re only a 15 minute car journey from Liverpool John Lennon Airport. The hospital is approximately four miles from Liverpool Lime Street station in the city centre. We have free on-site parking for you and your visitors.
What to expect during your consultation
On the day of your consultation, you’ll meet one of our healthcare professionals in one of our 21 accessible consultation rooms so there’s no need to be concerned if your joint pain restricts your mobility.
At your consultation, we may:
- Ask about your medical history
- Check your blood pressure and blood sugar levels to make sure the hydrocortisone injection is suitable for you
- Explain about the procedure, anaesthetic and any potential risks and complications and how they may affect you
- Give you a chance to ask any questions you have about your treatment
We may also recommend further tests and scans, such as an X-ray, an MRI or a CT scan, so we can examine your joint in more detail.
Joint injections can help reduce knee pain, shoulder pain and hip pain, and particularly pain due to osteoarthritis.
Find a consultant at Spire Liverpool Hospital
Joint injections: your appointment
On the day of your procedure, you’ll come into Spire Liverpool Hospital and meet your healthcare team.
When you’re ready, your consultant will feel and flex your joint and may draw out fluid with a needle, if necessary.
Your consultant will then perform the joint injection.
- They may use a local anaesthetic before or at the same time as the injection to help make the procedure more comfortable for you
- They may use a special X-ray machine to see your joint and guide the needle in
- They may make more than one injection, if necessary
Joint injections: your recovery
After your procedure, you’ll go to a recovery room for half an hour before going home. Your healthcare team will provide you with any advice and information on how to manage any pain due to the injection.
The first few days
Following your joint procedure, you’ll need someone to stay with you for the first 24 hours. It can take up to 48 hours for the steroid to take effect, so you should rest your joint for the first few days. Your consultant will inform you about over-the-counter painkillers to relieve any existing pain or discomfort. After the 48-hour period, you should keep your joint active and do the exercises provided by our physiotherapists.
Although everybody’s different and you should always follow your consultant’s advice, here’s a typical recovery timeline for joint injections:
Treatment and recovery timeline
1 hour
1 year
1-2 hours
Leave hospital
1-2 days
Rest at home
2 days
Begin moving and exercising your joint
A few days
Start to feel benefits
A few weeks to a year
May still feel the effects
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1-2 hours
Leave hospital
-
1-2 days
Rest at home
-
2 days
Begin moving and exercising your joint
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A few days
Start to feel benefits
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A few weeks to a year
May still feel the effects
The treatment described on this page may be adapted to meet your individual needs, so it's important to follow your healthcare professional's advice and raise any questions that you may have with them.
How to get to us
Based in quiet and peaceful grounds facing Greenbank Park, we are only a 15-minute car journey from Liverpool John Lennon Airport and are well placed for easy access via public transport routes.
Spire Liverpool Hospital,
57 Greenbank Road
Liverpool
L18 1HQ
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Liverpool Hospital.
Sources
https://beta.nhs.uk/medicines/hydrocortisone-injections/
https://www.nhsinform.scot/tests-and-treatments/medicines-and-medical-aids/types-of-medicine/corticosteroids
https://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis-information/drugs/steroid-injections/when-and-how-to-take-it.aspx