Injections for joint
inflammation and pain
We offer steroid injections for joint inflammation and soft tissue problems in several areas of the body, as well as hyaluronic acid (HA) injections to relieve pain in an osteoarthritic knee joint.
Administered by specialist GPs
Pain relief for several joints in the body
Quick availability for appointments
Bournemouth, Ashley Cross & Poundbury
Steroid Injection (also known as cortisone) suitable for several different joints in the body
Relief for acutely inflamed joints from sports injury or osteoarthritis
Relief for soft tissue problems such as certain tendon or muscular issues.
Appointment booked with one of our specialist joint injection GPs. If an injection is the best course of action for your joint issue, then it is adminstered on the same day
A steroid injection in 1 joint costs £145. The price includes the consultation with the doctor and the injection. The cost for 2 steroid joint injections on the same day in different joints is £197
Which joints can be treated with a steroid injection?
- Elbow Joint (Including Tennis Elbow and Golfers Elbow)
- Small joints of the hand and feet
- Plantar Fascia (Plantar Fasciitis) – sole of foot
- Finger tendons for trigger finger and trigger thumb
- Carpal Tunnel
- Outer hip for Trochanteric Burstitis
- Finger tendons for trigger finger and trigger thumb
- Thumb Joint
- Shoulder Joint (Including Rotator Cuff Syndrome and Frozen Shoulder) & Sub Acromial pain syndrome
- Wrist (De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis) Knees
- Big toe arthritis
Do you require a knee joint injection?
For knee joints there are 3 options of injection treatment. There is a Steroid injection, Hyaluronic Acid injection and a combined Steroid & Hyaluronic Acid injection.
You will be booked in for a knee joint injection appointment with one of our specialist doctors and there will be time to discuss the best treatment for your knee issue. Injections are given on the same day.
A steroid injection in 1 knee costs £145. The price includes the consultation with the doctor and the injection. The cost for 2 steroid knee injections on the same day is £197
The Hyaluronic Acid injection is called Durolane and costs £241.50. Both knees on the same day with the same treatment are priced at £390
The combined Hyaluronic Acid & Steroid injection is called Cingal and costs £295.50. Both knees on the same day with the same treatment are priced at £498
Hyaluronic Acid Injections Explained
Durolane injection - for knees only
Available at our Bournemouth, Ashley Cross & Poundbury Clinics
One knee injection is £241.50. Both knees at same appointment is priced at £390
Durolane is a Hyaluronic Acid which acts like a lubricant and shock absorber in the synovial fluid. A Durolane injection may cushion your joint and manage your symptoms
As early as 2 weeks after an injection, Durolane can reduce osteoarthritic joint pain and improve the physical activity and quality of life.
If you have osteoarthritis joint pain in your knee and you are not getting enough pain relief from oral medications, physical therapy or steroids, then Durolane might be right for you.
For more information on how Durolane works, please click here https://www.oakneepainrelief.com/durolane/
Cingal injection - for knees only
Available at our Bournemouth, Ashley Cross & Poundbury Clinics
One knee injection is £295.50. Both knees at same appointment is priced at £498.
Cingal is a combined Hyaluronic Acid & steroid injection designed for rapid, long-lasting pain relief (up to 6 months) in patients with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis.
It works as a viscosupplement that lubricates the joint while treating inflammation, offering a non-animal-based solution for improved mobility.
If you have osteoarthritis joint pain in your knee and you are not getting enough pain relief from oral medications, physical therapy or steroids, then Cingal might be right for you.
For more information on how Cingal works, please click here https://www.cingal.com/
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Meet our joint injection team
Dr Andrew Summers
Bournemouth, Ashley Cross, Poundbury
Andrew has been a GP for over 30 years and has many years under his belt administering all types of joint injection including the hyaluronic acid injections for knees.
Dr Eoghan de Burca
Bournemouth
Eoghan has many years of experience performing joint injections and has seen first-hand the difference they can make for patients with painful joints. Eoghan is always happy to talk through the available options so patients can make an informed decision about their treatment.
Dr Zara Mufti
Bournemouth
Zara has been a GP for over 10 years and as well as the other services she offers, she is very proficient in administering steroid injections for inflamed joints.
Dr Tim Alder
Bournemouth
Dr Alder has been a GP in the local area for 30 years. He has many years experience administering all types of joint injection including the Hyaluronic Acid injections for knees.