Joint pain treatment (joint injections) at Spire Washington Hospital
Steroid injections to help ease pain and increase movement.
At Spire Washington 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
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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
- Internationally and nationally renowned consultants
- Clear, inclusive pricing
- Rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission
Joint injections: what to expect at Spire Washington Hospital
At Spire Washington v, we provide comprehensive private hospital care for our patients across the North East. We have consultants from a range of specialities who can perform joint injections to relieve chronic pain and stiffness.
We offer fast access to diagnostic tests and scans and hassle-free booking, so you don’t have to wait long to find out if treatment is right for you.
How much does Joint pain treatment (joint injections) cost at Spire Washington Hospital
There are many ways to pay and our inclusive prices and access to payment plans make it easy and more affordable, even if you don’t have medical insurance.
| Joint pain treatment (joint injection under X-ray control) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | £175 | ||
| Treatment price | £2,270 | ||
| Aftercare | Included | ||
| From price | From £2,445 | ||
|
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£120 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £2,020 |
| Deposit | £250 |
| Loan period | 18 months |
| Representative APR | 9.9% |
| Total amount repayable | £2,160 |
| Joint pain treatment (joint injections) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | £180 | ||
| Treatment price | £1,876 | ||
| Aftercare | Included | ||
| From price | From £2,056 | ||
|
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£162 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £1,626 |
| Deposit | £250 |
| Loan period | 10 months |
| Representative APR | 0% |
| Total amount repayable | £1,620 |
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 Washington 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 Washington v
Getting here
The hospital is within easy reach of the A1(M), close to Durham, Newcastle and Sunderland. Public transport options are available. We have free parking on-site for you and your visitors.
Your consultations
You’ll meet your consultant in one of our 10 consultation rooms. All of our rooms are accessible, so there’s no need to worry about stairs if your joint pain is causing you mobility problems.
During your consultations, we’ll:
- Ask about your medical history
- Recommend imaging scans and/or blood tests to investigate any underlying conditions in more detail
- Check your blood pressure and blood sugar to make sure joint injections are suitable for you
- Explain in more detail how joint injections work, your expected outcome and any potential risks or complications
- Give you an opportunity to discuss your expectations, needs and desires
- Outline a treatment and ongoing support plan that’s tailored to you
Knee pain, shoulder pain, back pain and hip pain are common symptoms that may be improved with joint injections, especially joint pain associated with osteoarthritis.
Here’s what will happen on the day of your joint injection:
- You’ll meet your healthcare team
- If agreed with your consultant beforehand, you’ll be given a sedative so you feel calm
- Your consultant will feel and flex your joint and may draw out fluid with a needle if necessary
- Your consultant will insert a thin needle into your joint to inject the steroid, which may be mixed with a local anaesthetic to numb the area
- Your consultant may use an X-ray machine positioned over your joint as a guide for the injection
- They may make more than one injection, if appropriate
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Joint injections: your appointment
Here’s what will happen on the day of your joint injection:
- You’ll meet your healthcare team
- If agreed with your consultant beforehand, you’ll be given a sedative so you feel calm
- Your consultant will feel and flex your joint and may draw out fluid with a needle if necessary
- Your consultant will insert a thin needle into your joint to inject the steroid, which may be mixed with a local anaesthetic to numb the area
- Your consultant may use an X-ray machine positioned over your joint as a guide for the injection
- They may make more than one injection, if appropriate
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 - 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 Washington Hospital is situated in a quiet residential area surrounded by beautiful woodland, which creates a relaxing atmosphere for both patients and visitors. The hospital is easily accessed from the A1(M) and A19, close to Durham, Newcastle and Sunderland.
Spire Washington Hospital,
Picktree Lane
Rickleton
Washington
NE38 9JZ
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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 Washington 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