Injection therapy with Ostenil and corticosteroids represents a safe, minimally invasive, and effective option for managing joint pain. For the right patient, these treatments can delay or even prevent the need for surgery, offering months of improved mobility and quality of life.
For millions of people suffering from joint pain, whether from arthritis, injury, or wear and tear, finding lasting relief can feel like a daunting journey. While surgical interventions may offer permanent solutions for some, many are turning to non-surgical treatments that offer significant improvements in mobility and pain reduction. Among the most promising options are injection therapies using Ostenil and corticosteroids.
Joint pain is most commonly caused by osteoarthritis, an age-related degeneration of cartilage, the protective tissue at the ends of bones. As cartilage wears down, joints become stiff, swollen, and painful. Inflammation also plays a major role, especially in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or after acute injuries. So which injection will help you and be the most effective?
Sometimes your joints tell you exactly what they need:
• Angry Joint 😡 - Inflamed, swollen, painful → Often helped by a Corticosteroid to calm inflammation
• Grumpy Joint 😒 - Stiff, dry, creaky → Loves an Ostenil injection to reduce pain and increase joint function and mobility
• Mixed Personality Joint 😤 - Both inflamed & dry → May benefit from both treatments for quick and lasting relief
Injection therapy is designed to target the joint directly, delivering medication exactly where it's needed to reduce pain and restore function.
Procedure time: 10-15 minutes
Relief onset: Steroids (2-3 days), Ostenil (up to 2 weeks)
Duration of relief: Steroids (weeks to months), Ostenil (6-12 months)
Best for: Osteoarthritis, joint injuries, inflammatory joint conditions
Risks: Mild swelling, rare infection, temporary flare
One corticosteroid injection £145
Second corticosteroid injection at same visit £85 additional
One Ostenil injection £175
Second Ostenil injection at same visit £150 additional
Please book a face to face consultation with DR GRAHAM if you are interested in any of the above. The injection can be completed at the same visit if you are a suitable candidate.