Targeted relief for knee
and shoulder pain.
Steroid joint injections can ease the pain, swelling and stiffness of osteoarthritis and tendinitis when rest, pain relief and physiotherapy have not been enough. We assess you properly first and only proceed if an injection is right for you.
We take the time to confirm what's causing your pain before recommending treatment, so an injection is only used when it can genuinely help.
What are steroid joint injections?
A steroid joint injection delivers a small dose of corticosteroid - a powerful anti-inflammatory medicine - directly into or around an affected joint. By calming the inflammation that drives your symptoms, it can reduce pain, swelling and stiffness, often within a few days. At HHCC we provide steroid injections for the knee and shoulder, two of the joints most commonly affected by osteoarthritis and tendinitis.
Relief typically lasts from a few weeks to a few months and varies from person to person. An injection eases symptoms rather than curing the underlying problem, so it works best as part of a wider plan - staying active, managing weight where relevant, and progressing with physiotherapy. For many patients it offers a valuable, less invasive window of comfort and can help delay or avoid surgery.
Conditions a steroid injection can help
Knee osteoarthritis
Wear-and-tear arthritis of the knee causing pain, swelling and stiffness that limits walking and stairs.
Shoulder osteoarthritis
Arthritis of the shoulder that restricts movement, affects everyday tasks and disturbs sleep.
Tendinitis
Inflamed or irritated tendons around the knee or shoulder, including rotator cuff problems.
A non-surgical option
A less invasive step worth considering when rest, pain relief and physiotherapy have not given enough relief.
A considered pathway, not a quick fix
This is not a directly bookable, walk-in treatment. Because an injection is only right for some people, every patient is seen for a consultation first and, where needed, has imaging to confirm the diagnosis before we proceed.
Consultation & examination
A doctor takes your history, examines the joint, and discusses your symptoms, goals and the options open to you.
Diagnostics to confirm
Where needed, we arrange an X-ray or ultrasound scan to confirm osteoarthritis or tendinitis and rule out other causes.
Steroid injection
If an injection is suitable and you wish to go ahead, it is carried out cleanly and carefully, sometimes guided by ultrasound for accuracy.
Aftercare & review
We explain what to expect afterwards and review your progress, alongside physiotherapy or other treatment where helpful.
Steroid joint injection price
Consultation and possible diagnostics (X-ray and/or Ultrasound) required first - this service cannot be booked directly. The consultation and any diagnostics are charged separately - please see our fees or contact us for details.
Frequently asked questions
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Take the first step towards less joint pain
Book a consultation and we'll tell you whether a steroid joint injection is right for you.
or call 020 8861 1221