Joint pain treatment (joint injections) at Spire Norwich Hospital
Steroid injections to help ease pain and increase movement.
At Spire Norwich Hospital, we offer injections for inflamed, swollen joints in a simple procedure to help ease chronic pain and stiffness in your joints. This procedure involves injecting medications directly into an affected joint.
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
-
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?
- Fast access to diagnostic tests and scans
- Wide range of treatments offered
- Clear, inclusive pricing
- Rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission
Joint injections: what to expect at Spire Norwich Hospital
Spire Norwich Hospital serves patients across Norfolk and East Anglia. We offer a choice of expert orthopaedic consultants, anaesthetists and consultant rheumatologists 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 Norwich 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 | £1,975 | ||
| Aftercare | Included | ||
| From price | From £1,975 | ||
|
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£172 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £1,725 |
| Deposit | £250 |
| Loan period | 10 months |
| Representative APR | 0% |
| Total amount repayable | £1,720 |
| Joint pain treatment (joint injections) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | £250 | ||
| Treatment price | £1,720 | ||
| Aftercare | Included | ||
| From price | From £1,970 | ||
|
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£147 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £1,470 |
| 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 Norwich 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 Norwich Hospital
Getting here
Spire Norwich Hospital is situated just off the A47 southern bypass, close to the University of East Anglia and just three miles from the city centre. Spire Norwich Hospital is approximately three miles from Norwich train station. We have free on-site parking for you and your visitors.
Your consultations
All your consultations will take place in one of our 12 accessible consultation rooms, so don’t worry if you have joint pain when walking. During your consultations, we'll:
- Ask about your medical history
- Say whether you need blood tests, an X-ray and/or an MRI or CT scan so they can examine your joint in more detail
- Check your blood pressure and blood sugar 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
Joint injections can be used to help knee pain, shoulder pain and hip pain, and in particular, pain that’s associated with osteoarthritis.
Once you and your consultant have decided to go ahead with joint injections, they’ll outline your treatment and ongoing support plan.
Find a consultant at Spire Norwich Hospital
Joint injections: your appointment
On the day of your procedure, you’ll come into Spire Norwich 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
- A consultant radiologist 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 injection, you’ll have time to recover until your consultant is happy for you to go home. This is usually after about half an hour.
It’s normal to feel some discomfort from the injection itself and to have some bruising for a few days afterwards. If you had a local anaesthetic, you may not feel much pain but the effects will wear off in a couple of hours.
Some people notice an improvement in their chronic pain after just a few hours but it can take several days for the injection to become fully effective. You can expect the effects to last for a few weeks up to a year, depending on the type and strength of injection you have.
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
-
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
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
Spire Norwich Hospital is situated just off the A47 southern bypass, close to the University of East Anglia and just three miles from the city centre. Norwich is just over 100 miles from London and Stansted Airport is approximately 75 minutes by car.
Spire Norwich Hospital,
Old Watton Road
Colney
Norwich
NR4 7TD
Get in touch
Important information about COVID-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Norwich 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