Ultrasound Injections
At Physio & More, our expert clinicians utilise ultrasound guidance to significantly enhance the safety and effectiveness of guided injections compared to traditional “blind” injection techniques. Real-time visualisation of the target area allows for precise needle placement, minimising the risk of unintended contact with nerves, blood vessels, and other vital structures. This accuracy leads to improved delivery of medication directly to the intended site, maximising the treatment’s effectiveness. Furthermore, ultrasound guidance can reduce patient discomfort by minimising the number of needle passes required and lessening the chance of complications such as bleeding or nerve damage. From joint injections to targeted pain relief, ultrasound-guided injections offer a more precise and safer approach.
See below for a list of the specific ultrasound-guided injection procedures we offer including steroid injections, viscosupplementation and Arthrosamid.
Procedures & Aspirations: £280
Steroid Injection: £260
Hyaluronic Acid Injection: £290
Viscosupplementation with Hyaluronic Acid (HLA) is an advanced treatment designed to relieve joint pain and improve mobility in individuals suffering from osteoarthritis or other degenerative joint conditions. Relieves pain and symptoms for up to 6 months.
Arthrosamid: £2,900
Ultrasound guidance significantly enhances the safety and effectiveness of many medical procedures and injections compared to alternative techniques like blind procedures. Here’s how:
Increased Accuracy
- Real-time visualisation: Ultrasound provides real-time, dynamic imaging of the target area, allowing the physician to precisely visualise the needle’s path and adjust its position as needed. This minimises the risk of unintended contact with vital structures like nerves, blood vessels, and organs.
- Improved targeting: Ultrasound guidance enables more accurate placement of needles, catheters, and other medical devices, ensuring that the medication or treatment is delivered directly to the intended site. This improves the effectiveness of the procedure and reduces the risk of complications.
Improved Patient Outcomes
- Increased success rates: The improved accuracy and reduced risk of complications associated with ultrasound guidance often lead to higher success rates for procedures such as nerve blocks, joint injections, and biopsies.
- Reduced pain and discomfort: Ultrasound guidance can minimise the number of needle passes required, leading to less pain and discomfort for the patient.
- Minimising risk of injury: By visualising the needle’s path, ultrasound guidance significantly reduces the risk of inadvertent needle punctures of blood vessels, nerves, and other vital structures, thereby minimising the risk of bleeding, nerve damage, and other complications.
Versatility
- Wide range of applications: Ultrasound guidance can be used for a wide range of procedures, including nerve blocks, joint injections, fluid aspiration, and many others.
Ultrasound-guided procedures offer significant advantages over alternative techniques for many medical procedures and injections by improving accuracy, reducing complications, and enhancing patient safety and comfort.
Your specialist may advise delaying or avoiding treatment if you have poorly controlled diabetes, are undergoing major dental work, or have been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition.
At our Kingston clinic, we provide expert ultrasound diagnosis and treatment for various musculoskeletal conditions. Our services include ultrasound-guided injections and diagnostic scans for those in Hampton Wick, Teddington, New Malden, Surbiton, ThamesDitton, Twickenham, Ham, Hampton, Epsom, Richmond, and Putney.
Contact us today to learn more about how ultrasound-guided steroid injections and diagnostic ultrasound can help you find relief from musculoskeletal pain.
