Pain management
Steroid Joint Injections
Targeted relief for painful, inflamed joints and soft tissues with Mr Brian Hanratty, who assesses you first to make sure an injection is the right treatment.
New patient, total
£370
- Returning patients £310
- Consultant Mr Brian Hanratty
- Paying Self-pay or insured
or call 028 7116 5790
£220 consultation and £150 for the injection.
Is it right for me?
When an injection may help
Injections are often used when rest, physiotherapy or tablets haven't given enough relief.
Persistent joint pain
Pain or inflammation that hasn't settled with other treatment.
Inflammatory flare-ups
Arthritis, bursitis, tendon irritation and similar conditions.
Reduced movement
When a local injection could ease pain and help you move more freely.
Not sure it's right
Your consultant confirms whether an injection is suitable before treatment.
Conditions commonly treated
- Osteoarthritis
- Wear of the cartilage causing pain and stiffness in the joint.
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- An autoimmune condition causing joint inflammation, pain and swelling.
- Tendonitis
- Inflammation of a tendon causing pain and tenderness near a joint.
- Bursitis
- Inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs that cushion bones, tendons and muscles.
Prices
Prices
New patients have a consultation first. If you've seen Mr Hanratty before, you book a review instead.
Consultation and injection
For new patients: an assessment with Mr Hanratty, then the injection if it's right for you.
Book£370 total
£220 consultation + £150 on the day
Review and injection
For returning patients: a review appointment, then the injection.
Book£310 total
£160 review + £150 on the day
Review appointment
A follow-up appointment without an injection.
£160
Book
Benefits & risks
What to expect from treatment
Benefits
- Fast pain relief
- Reduced inflammation
- Minimally invasive
- Improved mobility
Possible side effects
Steroid injections are generally very safe, but some people have temporary side effects:
- A temporary increase in pain at the injection site
- Skin discolouration around the injection area
- Raised blood sugar, particularly if you have diabetes
- Facial flushing
- Difficulty sleeping
- Changes to your period
How it works
What happens, step by step
- 1
Consultation
Your specialist assesses the joint, reviews your history and decides whether an injection is right.
- 2
Imaging if needed
Ultrasound or other imaging may be used to guide the injection precisely.
- 3
The injection
The steroid is injected into the affected area with a fine needle. It's quick and well tolerated.
- 4
Aftercare
You receive advice on activity and follow-up to check how the joint responds.
Questions
Good to know
- Assessment comes first
- Your consultant reviews your symptoms and history before deciding whether an injection is right.
- Imaging and aftercare
- Imaging may be used where needed. You receive aftercare guidance after the injection.
- Paying for treatment
- Self-funded and insured patients use the same booking route. Using insurance
Frequently asked questions
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Appointments
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