Services

Ultrasound-Guided Hydrodilatation in Loughton

Hydrodilatation is a specialist procedure used to treat frozen shoulder, in which fluid is injected into the shoulder joint to gently stretch the tightened capsule and improve movement. At our Loughton clinic, the procedure is guided in real time using ultrasound for accuracy and comfort.

For many people with frozen shoulder, hydrodilatation can help to ease pain and restore range of movement, particularly when combined with rehabilitation.

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About Ultrasound-Guided Hydrodilatation

In hydrodilatation, a volume of fluid, usually a combination of saline, a local anaesthetic and a corticosteroid, is injected into the shoulder joint. The fluid gently expands and stretches the tight capsule that is limiting your movement.

Ultrasound guidance allows your clinician to place the injection precisely within the joint and to watch the procedure on screen throughout.

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Conditions We Treat with Ultrasound-Guided Hydrodilatation

Learn more about some of the key conditions we treat with this service:

What to Expect at Your Appointment

After confirming that hydrodilatation is suitable for you, your clinician cleans the area and uses ultrasound to identify the precise target within the shoulder joint.

The fluid is injected under real-time imaging to stretch the capsule. The procedure is usually well tolerated.

You will receive clear aftercare advice and guidance on the rehabilitation that will help you get the most from the treatment.

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Patient Information and Aftercare

For more detail on what to expect, the benefits and risks, and how to look after yourself afterwards, see our patient information guides:

Our Clinical Standards

This service is delivered in line with NICE guidelines, CSP standards, HCPC standards and BMUS (British Medical Ultrasound Society) guidelines, giving you confidence that your care follows recognised professional and clinical standards.

Pricing

Ultrasound-guided hydrodilatation is £320.

We are a self-pay clinic. We do not currently accept private medical insurance.
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Meet the Clinicians Providing This Service

This service is delivered by our team of Chartered Physiotherapists, each a Clinical Specialist in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Ultrasound-Guided Injections and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Abdul Patel
Chartered Physiotherapist, Clinical Specialist in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Ultrasound-Guided Injections
Qualifications: BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, PGCert Musculoskeletal Sonography, Independent Prescriber
Experience: With over 20 years of clinical experience
HCPC registration number: PH90486
Marlon Mata
Chartered Physiotherapist, Clinical Specialist in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Ultrasound-Guided Injections
Qualifications: Chartered Physiotherapist, Clinical Specialist in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Experience: With over 20 years of clinical experience
HCPC registration number: PH64638
Rishi Sharma
Chartered Physiotherapist, Clinical Specialist in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Ultrasound-Guided Injections
Qualifications: Chartered Physiotherapist, Clinical Specialist in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Experience: With over 20 years of clinical experience
HCPC registration number: PH83524

Why Patients Choose The London Ultrasound Clinic

  • Specialist musculoskeletal ultrasound and injection care led by clinicians with advanced expertise in joint, tendon, muscle and sports injury conditions.
  • Rapid access appointments, often available within days, helping you avoid prolonged NHS waiting times.
  • One-stop consultations that combine clinical assessment, point-of-care ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injection where appropriate.
  • Evidence-based care delivered with transparent, competitive pricing.
  • Personalised treatment plans focused on reducing pain, improving function and supporting your return to work, sport and daily activity.
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Related Services and Where to Find Us

This service is often provided alongside:

Available at Our Three Clinics

This service is available across all three of our locations. Choose the clinic most convenient for you:
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Finding Our Loughton Clinic

Our main clinic is based at Caxton House, Old Station Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4PE, serving patients across Loughton, Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell, Chingford, Woodford, Woodford Green, Epping, Theydon Bois, Debden and Waltham Abbey.

By car

The Loughton clinic sits in central Loughton and is easily reached from Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell, Chingford, Epping and Woodford. It is well connected via the M11, with onward access to the M25 and the A406 (North Circular), giving straightforward travel from across Essex and East London.

Parking

Public parking is available nearby, including at Sainsbury's on Old Station Road.

By Underground

The clinic is a few minutes' walk from Loughton Underground Station on the Central Line, with direct access from Epping, Stratford, Liverpool Street and central London. From the station, walk along Old Station Road towards Caxton House.

By bus

Several local bus routes serve Loughton town centre, with convenient stops at Loughton Station and Sainsbury's on Old Station Road, both a short walk from the clinic.

Book Your Appointment

Appointments are easy to book online or over the phone at a time that suits you, and referrals from other healthcare professionals are welcome.

Call us on 0208 432 8865 or email info@thelondonultrasoundclinic.co.uk. Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 09:00 to 18:00.

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