Joint pain treatment (joint injections) at Spire Thames Valley Hospital
Steroid injections to help ease pain and increase movement.
At Spire Thames Valley Hospital, we provide joint injections for the treatment of inflammation and pain in joints. The procedure is done by injecting medications directly into the 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?
- Fast access to diagnostic tests and scans
- Expert, personalised treatments
- Clear pricing with no hidden charges
- Rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission
Joint injections: what to expect at Spire Thames Valley Hospital
At Spire Thames Valley Hospital, we take pride in providing a high standard of private hospital care to our patients in the Thames Valley and Windsor areas. We have many dedicated rheumatologists, orthopaedic consultants and pain management specialists who can perform joint injections to relieve chronic pain and stiffness.
We offer access to tests, scans and treatment without the wait and hassle-free booking with appointment times to suit you.
How much does Joint pain treatment (joint injections) cost at Spire Thames Valley 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) | |||
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| Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
| Treatment price | £2,848 | ||
| Aftercare | Included | ||
| From price | From £2,848 | ||
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Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£140 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £2,348 |
| Deposit | £500 |
| Loan period | 18 months |
| Representative APR | 9.9% |
| Total amount repayable | £2,520 |
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 Thames Valley 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 Thames Valley Hospital
Getting here
We’re only a 10 minute drive from both the M4 and M40 motorways and we’re less than half an hour from central London by train. We have free parking on-site.
Your consultations
All your consultations will take place in one of our 10 accessible consultation rooms, so don’t worry if you have joint pain when walking. During your consultations, we'll:
- Ask about your medical history
- Discuss whether you need blood tests, an X-ray and/or an MRI or CT scan to examine your joint in more detail
- Check your blood pressure and blood sugar to make sure a hydrocortisone injection is suitable for you
- Explain about the procedure, anaesthetic, 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.
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Joint injections: your appointment
When you come in to Spire Thames Valley Hospital for your joint injection, you’ll:
- Meet your healthcare team
- Be given a sedative to help you relax (if agreed upon with your consultant beforehand)
- Have your joint felt and flexed, and possibly have excess fluid removed with a needle, if necessary
- Have a thin needle injected into your joint containing the steroid and sometimes an anaesthetic to numb the area
Sometimes, your consultant will use an X-ray machine positioned over your joint to guide the injection. They may also perform more than one joint injection, if necessary.
In some cases, our consultants use special platelet-rich plasma injections. The plasma is taken from your own blood, and when injected into your joint, it promotes cartilage repair and relieves pain and stiffness due to osteoarthritis.
Arthrosamid® injections for knee osteoarthritis
Through a single injection into the knee's intra-articular cavity, Arthrosamid® hydrogel cushions the joint and maintains pain relief for up to three years. Unlike surgery, the injection is minimally invasive and performed as an outpatient procedure. The injection takes 15 - 20 minutes to perform.
Joint injections: your recovery
When your consultant has finished, you’ll be able to relax in a recovery room until you’re ready to go home - this is usually for about half an hour or so. Before you leave, your healthcare team will give you advice on managing your pain and any exercises you can do to help improve your results.
You may have some discomfort from the injection – if you had a local anaesthetic, you may feel this after a couple of hours. However, the joint injection should improve your chronic pain in a few hours to a few days. Usually, the effects should last for a few weeks to a few months, depending on the type and strength of your injection.
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
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1-2 days
Rest at home
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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
Spire Thames Valley Hospital is only a 10 minute drive from both the M4 and M40 motorways and we are less than half an hour from central London by train.
Spire Thames Valley Hospital,
Wexham Street
Wexham
Bucks
SL3 6NH
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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 Thames Valley 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