Dr Amer SheikhBedside MannerPrivate GP · Wokingham & West Byfleet
Pain on top of the shoulder can come from the small acromioclavicular joint. A focused examination helps establish whether this joint is responsible for your symptoms.
£175 injection or aspiration · £118 assessment only
Assessment-only means neither injection nor aspiration is performed.
The acromioclavicular, or AC, joint joins the collarbone to the shoulder blade. Arthritis here differs from arthritis in the main shoulder joint.
A local steroid injection may be considered when symptoms persist despite other measures. The decision depends on examination findings and whether the joint can be treated appropriately without ultrasound guidance.
Activity changes, suitable pain medicines and rehabilitation may help. Uncertain pain sources or persistent limitation can require imaging or specialist assessment.
Point out the most painful area and describe cross-body movements or lifting that reproduce symptoms.
Dr Sheikh will discuss your priorities, examine the affected area and explain the options. An injection is not guaranteed before assessment. No ultrasound guidance or hydrodilatation is offered.
| Appointment outcome | Fee |
|---|---|
| Steroid injection, with assessment and holistic management advice | £175 |
| Aspiration alone | £175 |
| Aspiration with steroid injection, when appropriate | £175 |
| GP assessment with neither injection nor aspiration | £118 |
Possible effects include a temporary pain flare, bruising, skin colour change, local fat loss and raised blood glucose. Rare complications include infection, allergy and tendon damage. Repeated injections require careful review.
Tell Dr Sheikh about infections, diabetes, allergies, blood-thinning medicines, pregnancy, previous injections and planned procedures. Do not stop prescribed medicines without advice.
Ask for an individual aftercare plan covering activity, work, driving and rehabilitation. Benefits and their duration vary. If symptoms persist or return, reassessment is preferable to automatically repeating an injection.
No. They affect different structures and can require different management. An examination helps distinguish them.
Seek urgent medical advice for a hot, swollen joint with worsening pain, fever or feeling unwell. After an injection, new severe or worsening symptoms also need prompt assessment. Call 999 for breathing difficulty or sudden mouth or throat swelling.
Choose your clinic and call reception. Ask for an assessment with Dr Amer Sheikh and explain your main symptoms. An injection is offered only when clinically appropriate.
CEDA Healthcare Private GP Clinic
37 Peach Street, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1XJThe Wokingham clinic is on Peach Street. Ask reception about the most suitable parking and access arrangements before travelling.
AC joint arthritis assessment in Wokingham →CEDA Healthcare Private GP Clinic
Ground Floor, West Byfleet Health Centre, Madeira Road, West Byfleet, KT14 6DHThe West Byfleet clinic is on the ground floor of West Byfleet Health Centre, on Madeira Road. Confirm access arrangements and current parking restrictions with reception.
AC joint arthritis assessment in West Byfleet →Both clinics are open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. Other doctors are available during these general clinic hours. Dr Sheikh’s appointment sessions vary; reception can confirm availability.
General information supports, but does not replace, an individual clinical assessment.