An ultrasound guided injection is a procedure where an ultrasound machine is used to guide a small needle through the skin to administer a steroid injection to the relevant area. This is usually done to ease pain or reduce swelling.
Guided injections are normally safe for most patients, however it is important that we are notified in advance if patients are taking any anticoagulant medication or are diabetic. Please see Frequently Asked Questions for a full list of contraindications.
Patients have to be referred for an injection by a suitably qualified healthcare professional, who should discuss the reasons for the injection with the patient before making the referral.
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The cost of an ultrasound guided injection delivered by a qualified doctor will be charged as 2 separate payments:
WIOC patients will be charged £65 for the ultrasound scan and a separate payment of £210 for the injection, and patients referred by external healthcare providers will be charged £85 for the ultrasound scan and £210 for the injection.
Payment is required on the day of the appointment.