If you need an ultrasound-guided injection, you might be wondering about how much it’s going to cost. Join us as we take a deep dive into ultrasound-guided injections costs in the UK.
How much does an ultrasound-guided injection cost?
Ultrasound-guided injection costs vary depending on the UK hospital location and healthcare provider. You can expect to pay anything between £250 and £1,000 for the procedure. At Practice Plus Group, ultrasound-guided injection starts from £200 at our High Wycombe facility.
The cost of ultrasound-guided cortisone injection
It’s important to know that steroid and cortisone injections are the same. Ultrasound-guided injections are used to administer both steroid and cortisone injections, but also local anaesthetic, hyaluronic acid, and PRP injections.
If you need an ultrasound-guided cortisone injection, you can expect to pay anything between £250 and £1,000 for the service. The cost will likely differ depending on location in the UK and the healthcare provider.
At Practice Plus Group, ultrasound-guided injection costs £680 regardless of the type at a range of UK hospital locations:
- Emersons Green
- Ilford
- Plymouth
- Shepton Mallet
- Southampton
- Devizes
- Gillingham.
The same treatment is available for between £200-320 at Practice Plus Group MSK, Buckinghamshire, which is located in High Wycombe.
The cost of ultrasound-guided steroid injections
It’s worth remembering that steroid and cortisone injections are the same. Patients can expect to pay between £250 and £1,000 for the service. As with ultrasound-guided steroid injections, the cost will likely differ depending on location in the UK and the healthcare provider.
At Practice Plus Group, ultrasound-guided injection costs £680 regardless of the type at the following locations:
- Emersons Green
- Ilford
- Plymouth
- Shepton Mallet
- Southampton
- Devizes
- Gillingham.
The same treatment is available for between £200-320 at Practice Plus Group MSK, Buckinghamshire, which is located in High Wycombe.
What does the price include?
At Practice Plus Group, the ultrasound-guided steroid injection price can include the following:
- the injection dosage (whatever amount is necessary)
- the most appropriate steroid and local anaesthetic
- clinical examination and ultrasound scan.
This is available at the following locations:
- Emersons Green
- Ilford
- Plymouth
- Shepton Mallet
- Southampton
- Devizes
- Gillingham.
At Practice Plus Group MSK, Buckinghamshire, there are three different ultrasound-guided injection packages ranging in patient need, cost, and appointment duration.
No hidden costs
At Practice Plus Group, there are no hidden costs. We strive to provide our patients with transparency. As such, the £680 ultrasound-guided injection cost is inclusive of the drug and the dose. It is available at the following locations:
- Emersons Green
- Ilford
- Plymouth
- Shepton Mallet
- Southampton
- Devizes
- Gillingham.
The same treatment is available for between £200-320 at Practice Plus Group MSK, Buckinghamshire, which is located in High Wycombe.
How our prices compare with other providers
The cost of ultrasound-guided injection varies depending on location in the UK, the healthcare provider, and the type of injection needed. Patients can expect to pay anything between £250 to £1,000 for the treatment at other healthcare providers. However, this won’t necessarily be an all-inclusive price. Some providers may charge more for different types of injection, not to mention a higher dosage.
At Practice Plus Group, there are no hidden costs. We strive to provide our patients with transparency. As such, the £680 ultrasound-guided injection cost is inclusive of the drug and the dose. It is available at the following locations:
- Emersons Green
- Ilford
- Plymouth
- Shepton Mallet
- Southampton
- Devizes
- Gillingham.
The same treatment is available for between £200-320 at Practice Plus Group MSK, Buckinghamshire, which is located in High Wycombe.
The benefits of choosing a private injection with us
If you choose to have your ultrasound-guided injection at Practice Plus Group, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:
- short waiting lists: private patients will typically only have to wait for one week before they can have their injection
- location: ultrasound-guided injections are available at the following UK locations: Emersons Green, Ilford, Plymouth, Shepton Mallet, Southampton, Devizes, Gillingham, and MSK Buckinghamshire
- specialist teams: our specialist physiotherapists (or sonographers depending on the location) will be ready to support you from the moment you step through the door to when you’re ready to go home.
Find out how long ultrasound-guided injections last in our blog.
Patient testimonial
“Very polite and helpful staff at all levels. Friendly consultant who explained everything clearly.”
Ann Sturtridge, MSK Diagnostics, Buckinghamshire patient
Ultrasound-guided injection: NHS vs private
Some patients opt for the NHS route, and while this offers free treatment, the wait will likely be long. Private ultrasound-guided injections on the other hand usually have a maximum waiting time of a week, depending on location and healthcare provider.
Payment options
At Practice Plus Group, you can pay for ultrasound-guided injections in a one-off payment called self-pay.
Meet our specialists
At Practice Plus Group, you can choose an experienced clinician to support you throughout your time with us, ensuring you receive first-class care.
You can search for consultants on our website by treatment, language, or name.
Find private ultrasound-guided injections near you
At all of our hospitals, any patient in need of our services is welcome as long as it’s safe for us to treat you.
If you’re ready to experience life to the fullest and improve your long term health, get in touch to see if ultrasound-guided injection is the right option for you.
Acknowledgements
Nilesh joined Practice plus group in 2023 as Clinical Director for Bucks Musculoskeletal Service. Nilesh has worked extensively in NHS and private sector over the last 20 years. Having completed his physiotherapy degree in 2000 from India, Nilesh completed his postgraduate studies in Manual therapy from Sheffield Hallam University. Nilesh has worked as Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner since 2010. He has completed his training in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and ultrasound guided injections. He has also completed his training in Ultrasound guided caudal epidural injections and Non-medical Prescribing. Nilesh takes a lead role in the on-going development of Bucks MSK service utilising highly specialised, evidence based clinical skills to ensure that patient pathways are evidence based, efficient and effective. Nilesh supports development and training of Advanced physiotherapy practitioners, First Contact Practitioners, Physiotherapy staff, MSK Sonographers and GPwER.
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