Services

Ultrasound-Guided Steroid Injection in Loughton

Our ultrasound-guided steroid injection service is much more than an injection. It is a complete, one-stop musculoskeletal assessment and treatment appointment. You receive a full clinical assessment, a hands-on examination and a point-of-care ultrasound assessment, and then, where appropriate, an ultrasound-guided injection is carried out in the same visit. So you are not just coming in for an injection, you are getting a full expert assessment and diagnosis as part of the service.

At our Loughton clinic, this means you leave with a clear understanding of what is causing your pain and a targeted treatment plan, rather than simply a procedure. Guiding the injection with ultrasound improves accuracy compared with injections given by feel alone, which can make treatment more comfortable and help you get the most benefit from it.

About Ultrasound-Guided Steroid Injection

A corticosteroid injection helps to reduce inflammation and ease pain in an affected joint, tendon sheath or soft tissue. Using ultrasound, your clinician can see the needle and the target area on screen throughout the procedure, ensuring precise placement.

Steroid injections are often used to settle a painful flare so that you can engage more comfortably with rehabilitation and return to your normal activities.

A Complete Assessment and Treatment Service in One Appointment

What makes this service different is that it brings the whole pathway together in a single visit:

A full clinical assessment, where we talk through your symptoms, history and goals.
A hands-on physical examination of the affected area.
A point-of-care ultrasound assessment to help identify the likely source of your pain.
Where appropriate, an ultrasound-guided injection carried out in the same appointment.
Clear aftercare advice and a plan for rehabilitation and recovery.

This means you benefit from expert diagnosis and treatment together, saving you the wait and cost of separate appointments and giving you a clear way forward on the day.

Conditions We Treat with Ultrasound-Guided Steroid Injection

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

This service also helps with a wide range of other conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, hip and groin, knee and foot and ankle. It is also used for other soft tissue and musculoskeletal problems.

You can browse our full list of conditions to see everything we treat.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

Where suitable, the injection can be carried out during the same appointment as your assessment and scan.

Your clinician cleans the area, uses ultrasound to identify the precise target and guides the needle into place while watching the screen. Many people find the procedure quicker and more comfortable than they expect.

You will receive clear aftercare advice, including guidance on activity, rehabilitation and what to expect in the days that follow.

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

The ultrasound-guided steroid injection is £280.

We are a self-pay clinic. We do not currently accept private medical insurance.

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).

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.

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:

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.