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Highly effective for treating orthopedic and rheumatological conditions, Lanarkshire Private Clinic offers specialist injection therapy that provides significant long-term pain relief.
Injection therapy is a procedure that delivers medication directly to the joint, tendon, or muscle, to relieve pain and inflammation at its source.
This type of therapy is used as part of the treatment plan for a range of conditions, such as arthritis, tendinopathy, and lupus. It can also be used to support physiotherapy treatment and recovery from injury.
Cortisone Injections
For those who have injuries causing pain and inflammation but don’t need surgery, cortisone is an anti-inflammatory agent that can provide several weeks of relief.
Hyaluronic Vicosupplement
Enhance smooth movement of the joints in the shoulder, knee, hip, and ankle, alleviate symptoms associated with osteoarthritis, and delay the need for surgery.
Arthrosamid Hydrogel
A safe and innovative treatment for people with osteoarthritis of the knee, this injection improves knee function, reduces stiffness and improves quality of life.
How It Works
Book appointment.
You can easily book your private injection therapy appointment online, or by calling our friendly team during opening hours. We often have next-day appointments available.
Get confirmation.
After booking your appointment, one of our team will get in touch to go through a questionnaire to ensure injection therapy is the right choice for you.
Attend appointment.
Arrive 10 minutes before your appointment, register at reception, and complete any pre-appointment checks.
Feel Relief.
Injection therapy offers quick, long-lasting pain relief. If required, our team can help you book follow-up appointments to support your long-term health and recovery.
Most injection therapy includes an anaesthetic, which results in an almost pain-free injection. However in parts of the body with more sensory nerves, some discomfort is inevitable.
Injection therapy is typically recommended as a method of delaying surgery when other more conservative treatments - such as pain medications and physical therapy - have been unsuccessful.
You may not be suitable for injection therapy if you:
Have an infection around the injection site
Are pregnant or breastfeeding
Have an autoimmune condition
Are under 18 years of age
Have uncontrolled diabetes
A medical professional will be able to confirm whether injection therapy is a good option for you.
Generally, injection therapy provides significant pain relief within a few days or weeks after the injection. Depending on the therapy you require, you may need separate doses over several weeks to provide the optimum benefit.
The effects of injection therapy lasts between several weeks and several months, depending on the specific treatment you receive.
Cortisone: The most common side effect is a cortisone flare: a condition where cortisone crystallises and causes severe pain for a couple of days. The effects can be reduced by applying ice to the injected area.
Other adverse effects include whitening of the skin and infection at the injection site, or a transient elevation in blood sugar if you are diabetic.
Viscosupplementation: Ice packs and an analgesic may be used, if required, to ease any discomfort experienced after the injection.
Any strenuous activity such as jogging or sports should be completely avoided for 48 hours to a week after the injection. These activities should be resumed only after consultation with your doctor.
Arthrosamid: The injection is generally well tolerated, but you may feel some discomfort once the local anesthetic wears off. You might also notice mild to moderate pain and/or swelling at the injection site.
Look out for any signs of infection, particularly swelling, tenderness, oozing, or warmth at the injection site or systemic symptoms such as a fever. Medications are provided as needed to address pain, infection, and other symptoms.
You should refrain from strenuous activities such as running or lifting weights for the first few days after your injection.
How To Pay
By Insurance
We work in partnership with private insurance providers, including:
By Card
We accept card payment from a wide range of providers, including:
By Installments
We want to make private healthcare as affordable as possible, so you also have the option to split payments using Klarna.
Premium Location in the Heart of Lanarkshire
Lanarkshire Private Clinic is located in a purpose-built premium location at Hamilton Community Stadium. The clinic has been designed for accessibility and is on one level for ease of visitor movement.
We are just five minutes from the M74 motorway and 26 minutes from the centre of Glasgow. Hamilton West Train Station is a short distance away.
Rheumatology
With on-site diagnostics and expert clinicians, you can trust us to provide timely diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases and autoimmune disorders.
Orthopaedics
Our multi-disciplinary clinical team can diagnose and treat a range of joint and soft tissue conditions, improving your long-term health with no unnecessary delays.
Physiotherapy
We provide accurate diagnosis and effective rehabilitation services for patients across Lanarkshire – helping you move better, recover faster, and stay active.
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