Private Pain Relief Injections at MUMS – Knees, Elbows and Shoulders

Knees

Dr Rajib Pal (MBChB, FRCGP, FRCP, FACP, DRCOG, DCH, PGCME) - MUMS Private GP – offers private pain relief injections for knees on Saturdays at MUMS. This is a one stop shop on Saturdays at our state-of-the-art clinic – where you can have both a consultation and pain relief injection for your knee joint pain.

Elbows

Mr Pantelis, Upper Limb Orthopaedic Surgeon offers private pain relief injections for elbows at MUMS in our state-of-the-art clinic. Consultation and Injection can happen within the same appointment. There are no waiting times, and you do not need a referral from your NHS GP. Pantelis is a very experienced specialist in all upper limb conditions including hand, wrist, shoulder, and elbow. He treats golfers and tennis elbow.

Shoulders

Both Dr Rajib and Mr Pantelis offer pain relief injections to shoulders in a one stop setting where consultation and pain relief injection can take place in one appointment.

More about pain relieving Injections at MUMS Solihull

MUMS experienced GP, Dr Rajib Pal and Mr Pantelis, Orthopaedic Surgeon offer these joint injections to improve your quality of life and activity levels by alleviating your symptoms (e.g. pain, stiffness) associated with “wear and tear” changes in your knees/shoulders due to degenerative joint conditions (e.g. osteoarthritis). There are no waiting lists.

Private pain relief injections for Knees, Shoulders and Elbow joints are offered at a convenient time for the patients. This is a one stop outpatient clinic where you can have both a consultation and pain relief injection for your joint pain if it is clinically indicated.

These joint injections help with pain or stiffness in the joint and usually take effect within a few days improving quality of life and allowing you to pursue more of your usual activities.

Pain killing injections can be a reliable non-surgical treatment for knees, shoulders, and elbows caused by arthritis. This service can be offered to Men or Women aged 50 years or over with a known diagnosis of osteoarthritis (“wear and tear” changes) of knees, shoulders, or elbows.

Pain relief injections are NOT suitable for patients with rheumatoid/inflammatory arthritis, joint replacements, history of septic arthritis, joint surgery/metalwork in joint, bleeding disorders, acute fracture, skin breakdown around the joint, known allergy or hypersensitivity to lidocaine/steroids, steroid injection within last 3 months

There is no referral necessary, and we do not have a waiting list.

The appointment duration is 45 mins and includes consultation, assessment, suitability, history and clinical examination, an explanation about the procedure and what to expect. You will be counselled about the benefits, risks, and potential side effects. You will be given the opportunity to ask as many questions as you wish.

The pain relief injection contains a local anaesthetic. You will provide consent for the injection.

Some analgesia (e.g. paracetamol or co-codamol) may be necessary for 2-3 days following the injection.

If for any reason – the injection does not go ahead then you will only pay for the Consultation - £240 with Mr Pantelis or £110 with Dr Rajib.

Side effects are un-common but could include:

• Discomfort or pain for a few days – for which simple painkillers can be taken
• Bruising (temporary) – under the skin
• Face flushing -<less than a few hours
• Fat loss/dimpling at the site of the injection – could be permanent
• Paler skin at the site of the injection – could be permanent
• Little or no effect from the injection
• Blood sugar levels may increase if you are diabetic
• Blood pressure may increase for a few days.

Rare complications include:

• Infection, Redness, Swelling, Pain, and medical advice needs to be sought
• Injury to tendons and ligaments

What benefits can I expect from a private pain-relieving injection?

The underlying symptoms are treated so that pain relief is obtained allowing you to pursue more of your usual activities. The effect lasts for approximately three months.

Most injections are quick and easy to perform. Loose-fitting clothes may be more comfortable if you’re going for a steroid injection.

We have ample parking and great reviews.

Our friendly staff can be contacted on 0121 704 2669. You can email us about pain relief injections administrator@mums.me.uk . You can book online or send us an enquiry.