Joint Injections
At sk:INSPIRE Medical, we offer safe, evidence-based joint injections to help relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and improve mobility. Joint injections deliver medication directly into the affected joint or surrounding tissues, providing targeted treatment for a range of musculoskeletal conditions.
Depending on your condition, we may recommend:
- Corticosteroid injections – To reduce inflammation and provide effective pain relief. A local anaesthetic may also be used to offer immediate, short-term comfort while the steroid begins to take effect.
- Ostenil® (Hyaluronic Acid) injections (knees) – A non-steroid treatment that restores lubrication within the joint, helping to reduce pain, stiffness, and improve movement, particularly in patients with osteoarthritis.
Our Approach
Assessment and Consultation
Your appointment begins with a thorough assessment by one of our experienced GPs. We will discuss your symptoms, examine the affected joint where appropriate, confirm the diagnosis and determine whether a joint injection is the most suitable treatment. The benefits, risks and alternative treatment options will be fully explained before proceeding.
The Procedure
The skin is carefully cleaned using an antiseptic solution before the medication is injected into the affected joint or surrounding structure. Where appropriate, a local anaesthetic may be used to improve comfort during the procedure. The injection itself usually takes only a few minutes.
Aftercare
Following your injection, you will remain in the clinic briefly before going home. We recommend avoiding strenuous activity involving the treated joint for approximately 48 hours. You will receive personalised aftercare advice, including what to expect following treatment and when to seek further medical advice if required.
Areas We Treat
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist
Hand and fingers
Thumb
Hip bursitis
Knee
Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
If you are unsure whether a joint injection is appropriate for your symptoms, we recommend booking a GP consultation first. Your clinician will assess your condition and advise whether a joint injection is the most appropriate treatment option.
FAQs
Yes, we advise a consultation is carried out so that our doctors can make an assessment, review suitability and discuss risks.
- Corticosteroid Injection (one area) – From £180
- Ostenil® (Hyaluronic Acid) Injection (one area) – £150
All treatment fees include your consultation (up to 15 minutes), assessment and the injection itself.
