Joint pain treatment (joint injections) at Spire Southampton Hospital
Steroid injections to help ease pain and increase movement.
At Spire Southampton 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 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 Southampton Hospital
At Spire Southampton Hospital, we provide comprehensive private hospital care and scans for our patients across the South Coast. Our orthopaedic consultants perform joint injections to help relieve chronic pain and stiffness.
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 Southampton 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 | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
| Treatment price | £2,136 | ||
| Aftercare | Included | ||
| From price | From £2,136 | ||
|
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£112 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £1,886 |
| Deposit | £250 |
| Loan period | 18 months |
| Representative APR | 9.9% |
| Total amount repayable | £2,016 |
| Joint pain treatment (joint injections) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote. | ||
| Treatment price | £1,782 | ||
| Aftercare | Included | ||
| From price | From £1,782 | ||
|
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£153 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £1,532 |
| Deposit | £250 |
| Loan period | 10 months |
| Representative APR | 0% |
| Total amount repayable | £1,530 |
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 Southampton 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 Southampton Hospital
Getting here
We’re a 10 minute taxi ride from Southampton Central train station or 15 minutes from Southampton International Airport, with free parking available.
Your consultations
All your consultations will take place in one of our 16 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
On the day of your procedure, you’ll come into Spire Southampton 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
- They 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
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.
Joint injections: your recovery
After your procedure, you’ll rest in a recovery room for around half an hour before going home. Your healthcare team will provide you with any advice and information on how to manage any pain due to the injection.
The first few days
Following your joint procedure, you’ll need someone to stay with you for the first 24 hours. It can take up to 48 hours for the steroid to take effect, so you should rest your joint for the first few days. Your consultant will inform you about over-the-counter painkillers to relieve any existing pain or discomfort. After the 48-hour period you should keep your joint active and do the exercises provided by our physiotherapists.
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
A 10 minute taxi ride from Southampton Central train station or 15 minutes from Southampton International Airport, we provide private hospital treatments, procedures, tests and scans to patients from Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, the Isle of Wight, the south coast of England and the Channel Islands.
Spire Southampton Hospital,
Chalybeate Close
Southampton
SO16 6UY
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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 Southampton 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