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Ultrasound-Guided Injections – Frequently Asked Questions

We use real-time ultrasound to visualise the exact structure causing your pain. This allows the needle to be guided precisely to the right spot, improving accuracy, reducing risk, and often providing faster relief than injections given without imaging.

The type of injection depends on your condition. Common options include:

  • Corticosteroid (steroid): Reduces inflammation in joints and soft tissues, such as tendons, to ease pain
  • Hyaluronic acid: Lubricates and cushions a joint
  • Hydrodistension: For frozen shoulder, using saline to gently stretch and free the joint capsule
  • High-volume injection: For Achilles tendon pain, using saline to reduce irritation and improve movement

Your clinician will explain the options, how each works, and any potential risks so you can make an informed decision.

Yes. If you prefer, we can perform the scan first and then schedule the injection within two weeks. This gives you time to consider your options or fit appointments around work and family.

Steroid injections: Often help within 10 days, with relief lasting 6 weeks to several months

Hyaluronic acid: Can take 1-4 weeks to settle but often lasts longer

Your clinician will advise what is realistic for your condition.

Most patients report a quick pinch or pressure. Local anaesthetic and ultrasound guidance make the procedure as comfortable as possible.
It depends on your diagnosis and how you respond. As a general guide, many clinicians avoid more than three steroid injections per joint per year, spaced by at least six weeks. Your clinician will advise on what is safest.

Risks are generally low but can include:

  • Allergic reaction to medication
  • Temporary increase in pain
  • Skin lightening or thinning around the site
  • Infection (rare)
  • Short-term rise in blood sugar (for diabetic patients)
  • Soft tissue weakening if steroids are used too often

We take every precaution to minimise risk and discuss any concerns before treatment.

We recommend gentle rest for 24-48 hours. After that, you can resume normal activities as comfortable, following any rehabilitation advice provided.
No. We focus exclusively on joints, tendons, and soft tissues of the arms and legs. If spinal care is needed, we can direct you to the appropriate service.
Often yes, but it depends on the injection site and whether local anaesthetic causes temporary numbness. If unsure, arrange transport or wait until sensation returns.

No. You can book directly with us. We also accept referrals from physiotherapists, GPs, orthopaedic specialists, and other healthcare professionals.

Appointments can be booked by phone, email, or via the online booking link on our website. We will help you find a convenient time.
We aim to see patients within a few days. In some cases, same-day appointments may be possible-please contact us for availability.
No. This is a self-pay service; we do not bill insurance providers.

We use real time ultrasound to see the exact structure causing your pain. This allows us to guide the needle precisely to the right spot. It improves accuracy, reduces risk and often provides quicker relief than injections given without imaging.

We use different medications depending on your condition. The most common are:

  • Corticosteroid (steroid) for joints and soft tissues, such as tendons, to calm inflammation and ease pain
  • Hyaluronic acid to help lubricate and cushion a joint
  • Hydrodistension for frozen shoulder, using saline to gently stretch and free the joint capsule
  • High volume injection for Achilles tendon pain, using saline to reduce irritation around the tendon and improve movement

We will always explain the options, how each treatment works and any potential risks so you can make a confident, informed decision.

Yes. If you prefer to have time to think things through or to fit around work or family, we can scan and assess you first, then book an injection within two weeks if needed.

  • One stop service with scan, consultation and injection around ÂŖ280
  • Scan and specialist assessment only around ÂŖ150
  • Standalone ultrasound guided injection around ÂŖ280

Prices may vary slightly depending on complexity. We can confirm this when booking.

  • Steroid injections often start to help within two to seven days. Relief can last from six weeks to several months.
  • Hyaluronic acid can take one to four weeks to settle in but often lasts longer.
  • Hydrodistension for frozen shoulder usually brings gradual improvement over days to weeks.

Your clinician will explain what is realistic for your condition.

Most patients describe a quick pinch or a feeling of pressure. We use local anaesthetic and ultrasound guidance to make the procedure as comfortable as possible.

It depends on your diagnosis and how you respond. As a general guide, many clinicians avoid more than three steroid injections per joint per year, spaced by at least six weeks. Your clinician will advise on what is safest.

These are usually low but can include:

  • A temporary increase in pain for up to 48 hours
  • Skin lightening or thinning around the site
  • Infection, which is rare
  • A short rise in blood sugar in diabetic patients
  • Soft tissue weakening if steroids are used too often

We take every precaution to minimise risk and will discuss any concerns before treatment.

We suggest gentle rest for 24 to 48 hours. After that you can return to normal activities as it feels comfortable and follow any rehabilitation advice given.

No. We focus on joints, tendons and soft tissues of the arms and legs. If you need spinal care we can help direct you to the right service.

If symptoms return, we usually wait at least six weeks before considering another injection. This gives the first treatment time to work and protects the tissues.

No. You can book directly with us.

We are also happy to accept referrals from physiotherapists, GPs or other healthcare professionals if they wish to share helpful information.

You can book by calling us, emailing us or using the online booking link on our website. We will help you find a suitable appointment time.

We aim to see patients within a few days. In some cases we may be able to offer same day appointments. Please contact us and we will do our best to help.

No. This is a self pay service and we do not bill insurance providers.