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Private GP · Wokingham & West Byfleet

Steroid & cortisone injections

Understand your pain. Explore your options. Choose a plan that fits your life.

Call Wokingham · 0118 229 4300Call West Byfleet · 01932 344 004

£175 injection or aspiration · £118 assessment only
Assessment-only means neither injection nor aspiration is performed.

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✓ 35+ years’ clinical experience✓ MSc in Pain Management✓ Assessment-led care

Conditions we assess

Dr Sheikh can assess the following conditions and discuss injections where appropriate. Being on this list does not mean an injection is the best treatment for every patient.

Shoulder

Shoulder bursitis

Pain when reaching overhead can make dressing, working or sleeping uncomfortable. A shoulder assessment can help identify whether bursitis or rotator cuff-related pain is involved.

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Rotator cuff pain

Shoulder pain during lifting or reaching can affect everyday independence. An assessment helps distinguish tendon-related pain from stiffness, joint disease or a significant injury.

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Frozen shoulder

When shoulder stiffness makes dressing or reaching difficult, understanding the cause is the first step. Discuss whether an injection could help the painful phase of frozen shoulder.

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AC joint arthritis

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.

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Shoulder arthritis

Persistent shoulder pain and stiffness can make routine tasks harder. Discuss a management plan that considers movement, comfort and whether an injection is appropriate.

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Elbow

Tennis elbow

Pain on the outside of the elbow can make gripping, lifting or using a keyboard uncomfortable. Discuss recovery options and the limitations of steroid injections before deciding.

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Golfer’s elbow

Inner elbow pain can interfere with work, sport and everyday lifting. Assessment can help you choose between rehabilitation, activity changes and other treatment options.

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Elbow bursitis

A swelling over the point of the elbow needs the right diagnosis. Assessment comes before decisions about aspiration or an injection, especially if the area is hot or red.

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Hand and wrist

Carpal tunnel

Night-time tingling or numbness can interrupt sleep and make hand use difficult. A clinical assessment helps establish whether carpal tunnel syndrome is the cause.

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De Quervain’s

Pain on the thumb side of your wrist can make lifting or gripping difficult. Discuss whether a splint, activity changes or an injection could help.

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Trigger finger / thumb

A finger or thumb that catches or locks can make simple tasks frustrating. Assessment can help you understand whether an injection or another treatment is suitable.

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Thumb base arthritis

Pain at the base of the thumb can make opening jars or turning keys difficult. Discuss options to improve comfort and protect useful hand function.

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Hand / wrist arthritis

Painful, stiff hand or wrist joints can affect work and independence. An assessment can identify the troublesome joint and help plan suitable treatment.

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Inflammatory arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis flare

A troublesome joint during a rheumatoid arthritis flare may need additional treatment. Assessment should fit alongside your existing rheumatology care and medicines.

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Gout

Sudden joint pain and swelling should be assessed carefully. Discuss treatment for a suspected gout flare and whether an injection or aspiration is appropriate.

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What is a cortisone injection?

Cortisone is a commonly used term for corticosteroid treatment. A local injection aims to reduce inflammation and symptoms around an appropriate joint or soft-tissue structure. It is different from anabolic steroids.

The treatment is intended to support a wider management plan. It does not reverse arthritis or repair a torn tendon.

Assessment before treatment

Explain what your symptoms stop you doing, what you have already tried and your priorities. Dr Sheikh will discuss diagnosis, alternatives and whether a procedure is suitable.

For tennis elbow, the short-term relief from steroid can be outweighed by recurrence and poorer longer-term outcomes. Olecranon bursitis also needs careful selection because many cases do not require an injection.

Fees

Appointment outcomeFee
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

Aspiration and the services offered

Aspiration removes fluid using a needle when clinically appropriate. It may be considered for selected swellings or joints. Aspiration alone costs £175; aspiration with a suitable steroid injection is also £175.

Ultrasound-guided injections are not offered by Dr Sheikh but can be done at other locations. If examination suggests these or another service would be preferable, Dr Sheikh will discuss the next step.

Risks, preparation and aftercare

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.

Discuss recovery advice for your procedure, including driving, work and exercise. Arrange reassessment if symptoms persist rather than assuming another injection is needed.

When to seek urgent help

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.

Book an assessment with Dr Amer Sheikh

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.

Wokingham

CEDA Healthcare Private GP Clinic

37 Peach Street, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1XJ

The Wokingham clinic is on Peach Street. Ask reception about the most suitable parking and access arrangements before travelling.

Call Wokingham · 0118 229 4300

West Byfleet

CEDA Healthcare Private GP Clinic

Ground Floor, West Byfleet Health Centre, Madeira Road, West Byfleet, KT14 6DH

The 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.

Call West Byfleet · 01932 344 004

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.

Further reading

General information supports, but does not replace, an individual clinical assessment.