CT guided injection
Persistent pain caused by irritation or compression of a nerve can affect your movement and make everyday activities more difficult.
Targeted treatment, guided by imaging
Whether you have a recent injury or ongoing symptoms, imaging helps your radiologist guide the injection into the correct area. We offer several types of injection, including ultrasound guided injections, hydrodilatation and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.
Your referrer or consultant can explain which procedure is appropriate for you.
Your injection appointment
Before you arrive
Follow any instructions provided for your procedure and aim to arrive 15 minutes early to complete your paperwork.
Preparing for your injection
Our imaging team will check your relevant medical history, allergies and medication. You may need to change into a gown.
Having your injection
Your consultant radiologist uses ultrasound or X-ray imaging to identify the area and guide the injection. The skin is cleaned and local anaesthetic may be used to numb the area. Once the injection is complete, a small plaster is applied.
After your appointment
Most procedures take around 15 minutes, although multiple injections may take longer. Your team will explain any aftercare instructions before you leave.
Types of Injections
Ultrasound Injections
Hydrodilatation
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy
Before your injection
For the procedures described here, you can usually eat and drink as normal unless you have been given different instructions.
When you arrive, you will be directed to the imaging department. You may be asked to complete a form about your allergies and relevant medical history.
Tell your radiologist if you take blood-thinning medicines, including aspirin or warfarin. Do not stop taking prescribed medication unless your clinical team advises you to do so.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment to allow time for any paperwork.
During your injection
Your procedure is performed by a consultant radiologist.
For an ultrasound guided injection, the radiologist examines the area using an ultrasound machine. For an X-ray guided procedure, a radiographer positions the imaging equipment so the radiologist can see the joint.
Your skin is cleaned with a cold cleaning solution, and local anaesthetic may be injected to numb the area. During an X-ray guided procedure, contrast may be used to confirm the needle is in the correct position.
The appropriate substance is then injected, the needle is removed and a small plaster is placed over the site.
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Your images and report
We use a secure picture archiving and communication system (PACS), which allows authorised radiologists and consultants to access your images. You will automatically receive an email link to your images within two to three hours of your appointment. If the link does not arrive, or you need help accessing your images, please email pacsadmin@fortiusclinic.com.
For questions about your results or next steps, please speak to our appointments teams.
Clinics with this service
Fortius Clinic London
Our 79,000 sq ft, seven-story, private hospital on Wigmore Street has 39 en-suite inpatient rooms, consultation and treatment rooms, and a physiotherapy suite.
The hospital has a high-spec imaging suite fully equipped with an MRI, CT scanner and X-ray machine. There are three state-of-the-art operating theatres, two anaesthetic rooms and a recovery bay.
Fortius Clinic London has two Mako robots for hip and knee joint replacements.
- 66 Wigmore Street W1U 2SB
- 0203 195 2442
- Outpatient times are Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 8.00pm.
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