Joint pain treatment (joint injections) at Spire South Bank Hospital
Steroid injections to help ease pain and increase movement.
At Spire South Bank 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?
- You can usually see a consultant within a few days of enquiry
- Internationally and nationally renowned consultants
- Flexible payment options to make it easy and more affordable
Joint injections: what to expect at Spire South Bank Hospital
Located in the city of Worcester, we provide comprehensive private hospital care for our patients across the West Midlands. Our orthopaedic consultants perform joint injections to help relieve chronic pain and stiffness. Knee pain, shoulder pain and hip pain are common symptoms that may be improved with joint injections, especially joint pain associated with osteoarthritis.
We offer fast access to diagnostic tests and scans, 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 South Bank 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) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | £150 | ||
| Treatment price | £1,845 | ||
| Aftercare | Included | ||
| From price | From £1,995 | ||
|
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£159 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £1,595 |
| Deposit | £250 |
| Loan period | 10 months |
| Representative APR | 0% |
| Total amount repayable | £1,590 |
| Joint pain treatment (joint injections) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
| Treatment price | £1,627 | ||
| Aftercare | Included | ||
| From price | From £1,627 | ||
|
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£137 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £1,377 |
| Deposit | £250 |
| Loan period | 10 months |
| Representative APR | 0% |
| Total amount repayable | £1,370 |
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 South Bank 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 South Bank Hospital
Getting here
Spire South Bank Hospital is convenient for both the city of Worcester and junction 7 of the M5 which is just 2 miles away, as are Worcester Shrub Hill station and Worcester Foregate Street station. We have free on-site parking available for you and your visitors.
Your consultations
You’ll meet your consultant in one of our 12 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 your joint and 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
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Joint injections: your appointment
When you come in to Spire South Bank Hospital for your joint injection, you’ll:
- Meet your healthcare team
- 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.
Joint injections: your recovery
After your injection, you'll be asked to relax in the waiting area 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 the 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 the 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 South Bank Hospital is convenient for both the city of Worcester and junction 7 of the M5 which is just 2 miles away.
Spire South Bank Hospital,
139 Bath Road
Worcester
WR5 3YB
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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 South Bank 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