New patient consultation with corticosteroid injection, one joint
Includes a new patient consultation and a corticosteroid injection to one joint.
£170one joint
Treatment information
Steroid injections in Sheffield and Cowes
Discuss steroid injections in Sheffield and Cowes. New patient consultation and one-joint injection £170. Assessment first; results are not guaranteed.
A place to begin
A steroid injection can reduce inflammation and pain, but it is not suitable for everyone. At Rapid Joint Relief, you can discuss whether a corticosteroid injection may be appropriate at either the Sheffield or Cowes clinic. The starting point is your individual situation, not simply the name of a treatment.
An assessment comes first and an injection is only given if clinically appropriate. Reading this page, choosing a clinic or booking a consultation does not confirm that you will receive an injection. Results vary and are not guaranteed, even when treatment is considered appropriate.
Listed service prices
Prices to discuss.
New patient consultation with corticosteroid injections, two joints
Includes a new patient consultation and corticosteroid injections to two joints.
£320two joints
Follow-up consultation and injection
A follow-up consultation with an injection.
£150per follow-up
Information
Who it may help
If joint or tendon pain is affecting you, a consultation gives you a place to ask whether a steroid injection is an option. Explain the area that hurts and what you want to understand. An injection should not be assumed to be the right answer for every condition or every person.
The knee, shoulder, hip and tennis elbow pages help you prepare more specific questions. They are general information rather than a diagnosis. The clinician will consider whether an injection is appropriate and discuss possible alternatives before you decide.
What happens at your appointment
The consultation is a conversation about your symptoms, relevant medical history and possible treatment. Tell the clinician about your medicines, including blood thinners, allergies, any infection and diabetes. Bring questions about previous injections or concerns you have about a proposed treatment.
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. You can ask her to explain suitability, potential benefits and risks in language you understand.
Possible side effects and risks
Possible side effects include temporary pain or a flare after the injection, skin thinning or lightening at the injection site and facial flushing. Blood sugar may temporarily rise in people with diabetes. Infection is a rare possible complication. An assessment helps you discuss how these risks relate to your health.
No website can tell you that an injection will be risk-free or give a particular result. Ask about the risks of the proposed treatment and what you should do if you have a concern afterwards. Further information is available in the NHS guidance linked below.
Price
The listed new patient consultation with steroid injection is £170 for one joint or £320 for two joints. A follow-up consultation and injection is £150. Each price relates to the named service, and a consultation does not guarantee an injection will be given.
The full pricing page keeps the steroid services separate from hyaluronic acid options and Arthrosamid. Comparing prices is useful, but price alone cannot establish which treatment is suitable. Discuss the named service and your questions before deciding to proceed.
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, on the Isle of Wight. The clinic pages provide maps and directions links.
Go to the booking page and choose Sheffield or Cowes to use WriteUpp. You can also call 07872 582728 or send a WhatsApp enquiry. Check your clinic choice before confirming a booking; this website and the enquiry routes are not emergency services.
Questions to prepare
Your questions matter.
Will I definitely receive a steroid injection?
No. An individual assessment comes first. An injection is only given if clinically appropriate, after discussion of suitability, risks and alternatives.
What should I tell the clinician?
Tell the clinician about medicines, including blood thinners, allergies, infections and diabetes. Share relevant medical history and any questions about previous treatment.
Can a steroid injection guarantee relief?
No. Steroid injections can reduce inflammation and pain, but results vary and are not guaranteed. They are not suitable for everyone.
Can I choose either clinic?
Yes. Joint injections are available at Sheffield and Cowes. Choose the appropriate clinic on the booking page and check your selection in WriteUpp.