Sports and Joint Injections at Chelsea Pharmacy Medical Clinic
At Chelsea Pharmacy Medical Clinic, we offer expert joint injection therapy to help patients manage joint pain and regain mobility. Our London clinic specializes in safe and effective injections for arthritis, sports injuries, and other joint-related conditions, tailored to relieve pain in areas like the knee, shoulder, hip, and elbow.
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What are Joint Injections?
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Benefits of Joint Injections
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Types of Joint Injections We Offer
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What to Expect
Joint injections are a minimally invasive treatment designed to provide pain relief and reduce inflammation within the joints. By delivering medication directly to the affected joint, our experienced clinicians can help alleviate discomfort and improve mobility. Joint injections are particularly beneficial for patients dealing with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, and other joint conditions that impact daily life.
Choosing joint injections at our clinic in Chelsea offers several benefits:
- Immediate Pain Relief: Many patients experience significant pain reduction within days, allowing them to return to their daily activities.
- Non-Surgical Treatment: Joint injections are an effective alternative to surgery, providing relief without the need for invasive procedures.
- Improved Mobility: Injections can help patients regain function in affected joints, supporting better quality of life.
- Targeted Therapy: By delivering medication directly to the problem area, joint injections minimize side effects compared to oral painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs.
At Chelsea Pharmacy Medical Clinic, our team provides various types of joint injections, including:
- Corticosteroid Injections: Ideal for reducing inflammation and pain associated with arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.
- Hyaluronic Acid Injections: Often used for knee osteoarthritis, hyaluronic acid injections help lubricate the joint, improve shock absorption, and ease movement.
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections: PRP injections harness the body’s healing factors to promote joint recovery and are particularly popular for sports injuries.
- During your appointment, our experienced clinicians will perform a detailed assessment to determine the most suitable type of joint injection for your needs. The procedure is straightforward, minimally invasive, and performed with precision to ensure comfort and optimal results. We are committed to helping you achieve lasting relief, so you can enjoy pain-free movement.
Book Your Sports and Joint Injection Appointment in Chelsea Today
If you’re dealing with joint pain and looking for a non-surgical solution, consider joint injections at Chelsea Pharmacy Medical Clinic. Conveniently located in Chelsea, London, we offer flexible appointments and compassionate care to support your health and well-being.
Contact us today to schedule your joint injection consultation and take the first step toward a more comfortable, active lifestyle
Sports and Joint Injection Treatment Fees
Online consultation – £125
Face-to-face consultation – £275
Face-to-face + diagnostic ultrasound – £400
F2F + ultrasound + injection – £850
Telephone follow-up – £125
Single joint injection – £500
Single joint: HA + steroid – £750
Single joint: HA + PRP + steroid – £925
Why Choose Chelsea Pharmacy Medical Clinic?
Experienced clinicians with expertise in joint injections.
Comprehensive assessment to choose the right treatment (corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid, PRP).
Modern Chelsea facility with advanced technology.
Personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient.
Flexible appointment options for easy access.
Compassionate, patient-centered care throughout treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
The injection appointments take 30 minutes. This allows time for registration, discussion with your consultant about the injection, completion of a consent form and then the procedure itself. The procedure normally takes less than five minutes. Afterwards, you will be given post-injection advice.
A referral is required for all injections and procedures. The referral must be made by a medical doctor i.e. General Practitioner, orthopaedic surgeon or specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist/osteopath and should be received by the clinic prior to the appointment.
Infection:
The main complication to look out for after an injection is an infection. If the injection site becomes red, hot, tender or swollen or if you develop a fever then you should contact the clinic or seek medical advice immediately, i.e. GP, walk-in-centre, Accident & Emergency. This issue would normally be managed with antibiotics as required.
Painful Flare:
After an injection, it is not uncommon to develop a painful flare in your symptoms. This may start after the local anaesthetic has worn off and may last 24-48 hours. If this is the case then you can use simple painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen (as long as they are well tolerated), as well as applying ice (wrapped in a paper towel) to the area for 10 minutes every hour as required.
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM):
A steroid injection can temporarily increase blood sugar levels by making insulin less effective. If you have IDDM then it is advisable to cautiously monitor blood sugar levels for 5-7 days after the injection. This may mean testing two or three times a day to ensure that the levels are not increasing. If blood sugar levels become high then medical advice should be sought from the person who normally manages your diabetes (usually your GP).
The main risks associated with a musculoskeletal injection include: local infection (1 in 10,000 risk). This means that for every 10,000 injections performed one would expect to see 1 infection.
Other risks include:
- Local bleeding/Nerve damage at injection site – 1 in 10,000
- Post-injection flare – 1 in 50
- Local skin pallor (depigmentation) and thinning of the skin (fat atrophy)
- Injection should be avoided if you have a fever or are unwell.
- Caution should be taken if you have insulin-dependent diabetes, as steroid injections can raise the blood sugar, requiring frequent self-monitoring in the days following the procedure.
- If you are breast feeding then this should be discussed with the clinician undertaking the procedure. In general the clinician will advise either expressing breast milk to provide baby with enough for 48 hrs, or using formula milk to cover the same time period.
- If you are taking warfarin or blood-thinning medication then you should tell the clinician prior to the injection.
If you have any concerns following the injection then please contact our friendly admin team who will help with any queries.
If you have concerns about a possible infection and are unable to reach the admin team (out of hours) then please contact the NHS emergency helpline on 112 or seek further medical advice via a Walk-In-Centre or Accident and Emergency.