CINGAL® injection
A single injection combining hyaluronic acid (88 mg) with the corticosteroid triamcinolone hexacetonide. Ask a clinician about suitability, risks and alternatives.
£400total cost
Treatment information
Hyaluronic acid injection options in Sheffield and Cowes
Compare OSTENIL PLUS £300, Monovisc £350 and CINGAL £400 at Sheffield and Cowes. Read the listed descriptions; individual assessment comes first.
A place to begin
The Rapid Joint Relief pricing page lists three different options involving hyaluronic acid: OSTENIL PLUS, Monovisc and CINGAL. You can discuss these services at Sheffield or Cowes. This page uses those existing descriptions to help you understand the differences and prepare questions for the clinician.
An assessment comes first, and an injection is only given if clinically appropriate. A product being listed does not mean it is suitable for everyone or for every painful joint. Results vary and are not guaranteed. The decision should follow a discussion of your circumstances, risks and alternatives.
Listed service prices
Prices to discuss.
Monovisc® injection
A single-injection hyaluronic acid treatment (88 mg) for osteoarthritis. Ask a clinician whether it may be suitable for you.
£350total cost
OSTENIL® PLUS joint lubricant
A single-injection joint lubricant containing 40 mg sodium hyaluronate. Ask a clinician about suitability and alternatives.
£300total cost
Information
Who it may help
If you want to discuss a hyaluronic acid option, start with the concern that brought you to the website rather than choosing the least expensive product. Explain any existing diagnosis and the questions you have about treatment. Monovisc is described on the price list as a treatment for osteoarthritis.
The listed products
OSTENIL PLUS is listed as a single-injection joint lubricant containing 40 mg sodium hyaluronate. Monovisc is listed as a single-injection hyaluronic acid treatment containing 88 mg for osteoarthritis. The full descriptions and prices below are taken directly from the existing pricing data.
CINGAL is listed as a single injection combining hyaluronic acid, 88 mg, with the corticosteroid triamcinolone hexacetonide. Because it includes a corticosteroid, it is not the same product as the other two options. Ask about the named product and why it may or may not be appropriate.
What happens at your appointment
Your consultation starts with assessment. Tell the clinician about your medical history, medicines such as blood thinners, allergies, infections and diabetes. Include any previous treatment and questions about a product you have read about. A product description cannot replace that information.
Sarah is an Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Practitioner and prescriber with 29 years in musculoskeletal care. She has an NHS role alongside the clinic and has been injecting for over 16 years. Discuss the potential benefits, risks and alternatives before making a treatment decision.
Possible side effects and risks
Ask about the possible side effects of the particular product proposed for you. Do not assume that a joint lubricant or hyaluronic acid injection is risk-free. Suitability and risks need to be discussed individually, and an outcome cannot be guaranteed.
For the corticosteroid component in CINGAL, general steroid risks include temporary pain or a flare, skin thinning or lightening at the site, facial flushing and temporarily raised blood sugar in diabetes. Infection is a rare possible complication. The NHS steroid guidance provides further reading about corticosteroids.
Price
OSTENIL PLUS is £300, Monovisc £350 and CINGAL £400. These are the total costs stated on the existing pricing page. Each amount applies to the named product, not to a guarantee that it will be recommended or improve your symptoms.
Where
Joint injections are available at both clinics: Rapid Health Hub, 119 Wales Road, Kiveton Park, Sheffield S26 6RA, and 2 Mill Hill Road, Cowes PO31 7EA, Isle of Wight. Visit each location page for its address, map and directions link.
Book through the booking page, choosing Sheffield or Cowes in WriteUpp. Call 07872 582728 or use WhatsApp for an enquiry. You can ask about a named product without assuming you will receive it. An individual assessment remains the first step.
Questions to prepare
Your questions matter.
Is CINGAL only hyaluronic acid?
No. The existing price list describes CINGAL as combining hyaluronic acid with the corticosteroid triamcinolone hexacetonide. Ask about suitability and risks.
How much are the listed options?
OSTENIL PLUS is £300, Monovisc £350 and CINGAL £400. These are the listed total costs; suitability is assessed individually.
Can I choose a product before assessment?
You can bring questions about a product, but an assessment comes first. An injection is only given if clinically appropriate after discussion of risks and alternatives.
Will a hyaluronic acid injection guarantee improvement?
No. Results vary and are not guaranteed. A product description or price cannot predict your personal outcome.