Joint Injections (Rheumatology) in Rossett
A steroid injection into an inflamed joint, given by Dr Subhra Raghuvanshi, Consultant Rheumatologist, at Bridge House Clinic in Rossett — small joint £350, large joint from £450. Self-referral welcome.
When an inflamed joint stays painful, swollen or stiff, a corticosteroid (steroid) injection placed into the joint can help settle the inflammation and ease the pain for a while. In rheumatology, a joint injection is usually one part of a wider plan — for example alongside medication, exercise or physiotherapy for inflammatory arthritis or osteoarthritis — rather than a treatment on its own.
At Bridge House Clinic in Rossett, joint injections are given by Dr Subhra Raghuvanshi, Consultant Rheumatologist, who will look at the joint and your overall condition first and talk through whether an injection is appropriate for you. Any relief is temporary, and how much it helps and for how long varies from person to person.
Your clinician will confirm the most suitable method at your appointment.
If you take warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, clopidogrel or a similar medicine, let us know when you book so the injection can be planned safely.
A steroid injection can raise blood sugar for a few days afterwards. If you have diabetes, tell us beforehand and plan to check your levels more often.
If you have an infection, a temperature, or broken or infected skin near the joint, call us before your appointment — the injection may need to be postponed.
A list of your current medicines and any letters, blood test results or scan reports about the joint help the rheumatologist plan your care.
Dr Raghuvanshi examines the joint, reviews your history and explains the possible benefits and risks, so you can decide together whether to go ahead.
The skin over the joint is cleaned carefully and you are positioned comfortably so the joint can be reached easily.
The steroid is injected into the joint, sometimes with a local anaesthetic. Most people feel a brief sharp scratch or pressure, which settles quickly.
The joint may be sore for 24–48 hours. You'll be advised to rest it for a day or two and to contact us or seek urgent advice if it becomes hot, red, increasingly painful or swollen, or if you feel feverish.
Often considered for osteoarthritis
A steroid injection is sometimes used when osteoarthritis flares up in a single joint — read more about the condition before you book.
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Know the cost before you book.
Every price is fixed and published upfront. A £50 deposit secures your appointment and comes off the total.
Book now→How much does a joint injection cost? +
A steroid injection into a small joint is £350, and into a large joint from £450. A rheumatology consultation is £220. We'll confirm exactly what applies to you, and the total, when you book.
Do I need a GP referral? +
No — you can book directly with us; a GP referral isn't needed. Dr Raghuvanshi will still assess the joint before any injection.
How long will the injection help for? +
Steroid injections usually take a few days to start working. The effect is temporary and varies a great deal — some people notice relief for weeks or longer, while others notice little change. Dr Raghuvanshi will talk through what is realistic in your case.
How many injections can I have? +
Standard guidance is usually no more than three to four steroid injections a year into the same joint. Your rheumatologist will advise what is appropriate for you.
Are there any side effects? +
The joint may be sore for 24–48 hours. Some people notice facial flushing or, if they have diabetes, a temporary rise in blood sugar. Infection is uncommon but serious — seek medical advice promptly if the joint becomes hot, red, swollen or increasingly painful, or if you feel feverish.
Book joint injections (rheumatology).
From £350, published upfront — with no GP referral needed.