Joint pain treatment (joint injections) at Spire Portsmouth Hospital
Steroid injections to help ease pain and increase movement.
At Spire Portsmouth 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 treatment when you need it
- Consultants who are experts in their field
- Clear, inclusive pricing
- Rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission
Joint injections: what to expect at Spire Portsmouth Hospital
Spire Portsmouth Hospital is an established local private hospital providing comprehensive treatments and care to our patients in Hampshire. We offer a choice of expert orthopaedic consultants and pain management consultants 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 Portsmouth Hospital
It’s common to have joint injections privately and we offer inclusive prices and access to payment plans so it’s easy and more affordable – whether or not you have 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 | £2,130 | ||
| Aftercare | Included | ||
| From price | From £2,130 | ||
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Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£112 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £1,880 |
| Deposit | £250 |
| Loan period | 18 months |
| Representative APR | 9.9% |
| Total amount repayable | £2,016 |
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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth Hospital
Getting here
Spire Portsmouth Hospital is situated just off the B2148, two miles from Havant town centre and station. The hospital is 10 miles from Chichester and Portsmouth. We have free on-site parking for yourself and your visitors.
Your consultations
All your consultations will take place in one of our 15 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.
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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
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 - 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 affects 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 Portsmouth Hospital is situated in wooded grounds in Bartons Road, Havant, just off the B2148 Rowlands Castle to Emsworth Road.
The main town of Havant is approximately two miles away with a main line station and taxi rank. The historic towns of Portsmouth and Chichester are approximately 10 miles away.
Spire Portsmouth Hospital,
Bartons Road
Havant
PO9 5NP
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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 Portsmouth 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