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At Harley Street Specialist Hospital, we offer the most effective and appropriate treatments for back pain, including Ostenil hyaluronic acid injections. Backed by the UK’s largest pool of pain management consultants, our award-winning private hospital is the ideal setting for this treatment.
You may be able to have your first Ostenil injection on the same day as your initial assessment, reducing travel time and discomfort. Not only that, we also operate without waiting lists, so you can book an appointment with our back pain consultants quickly and conveniently.
Book an appointment at Harley Street Specialist Hospital to schedule your Ostenil injection assessment. If this treatment isn’t right for you, our thorough diagnostic process will help us find the right solution to your back pain as part of our commitment to holistic patient care.
Ostenil, Ostenil Mini, and Ostenil Plus are injectable hyaluronic acid solutions used for back and spine treatments. Hyaluronic acid is a key component of synovial fluid, which surrounds the spinal facet joints, knee joints, and hip joints. Healthy synovial fluid is essential for painless mobility and movement.
If you don’t have enough hyaluronic acid in your synovial fluid, your joints can become stiff and sore. Injecting hyaluronic acid into the facet joints reduces pain and improves joint mobility, decreasing back pain related to arthritis and other back and spine conditions.
Most patients receiving Ostenil injections can go home the same day as the procedure. Here’s how hyaluronic acid injections for back pain work:
1. Assessment and eligibility — Diagnostic and imaging tests will be used to confirm hyaluronic acid is an appropriate treatment for your back pain.
2. Local anaesthetic — A local anaesthetic may be injected using a small needle to numb the area before the Ostenil injection treatment is administered.
3. Ostenil injection — Your doctor will inject Ostenil into the facet joint(s) that need treatment. Ostenil may be given under ultrasound guidance to make sure the solution is injected in the right place.
4. Recovery — You’ll be asked to stay at the hospital for a few hours so our team can monitor you and check you’re feeling well before you leave.
5. Follow-up treatment — Ostenil is usually given as a course of injections, so you might need to return to the clinic for one or two more treatments.
Ostenil injections usually take around 30 minutes to administer. Not everyone feels immediate relief, but you should feel increasingly mobile and comfortable as the hyaluronic acid takes effect.
In these frequently asked questions, learn more about Ostenil and hyaluronic acid for back pain.
Ostenil is specifically formulated to treat symptoms of osteoarthritis. It works by lubricating the joints, relieving pain and increasing mobility.
The difference between Ostenil, Ostenil Mini, and Ostenil Plus is the concentration of hyaluronic acid and the total volume of each solution:
Ostenil Mini is usually recommended for facet joint pain, as these joints are much smaller than the knee, hip, and shoulder.
It can take a few days or even a week for Ostenil to start working, but some patients feel relief the same day as the injection.
Three Ostenil doses can relieve your pain for up to six months.
There are very few side effects of Ostenil injections for back pain, though you may feel some discomfort during the injection. As with all injections, there’s a small risk of infection.
Ostenil injections for outpatients cost £850 (it includes the radiologist fee) at our London pain management clinic.
Patients who wish to pay for their treatment are welcome to enquire about hyaluronic acid injections for back pain, as are those with private health insurance.
Spread the cost of your medical treatment over several months with our finance options and medical payment plans. This is ideal for patients seeking the speed and comfort of private healthcare without significant upfront payments.
Use our self-payment options to get prompt care with the consultant of your choice. Patients looking for fast, efficient treatment without private health insurance are welcome to pay for treatment before their procedure.
We welcome patients with private medical insurance from approved insurers, including Bupa, AXA, Aviva, and many more. Find out how to claim for your treatment with private health insurance to get optimum care and comfort.
Find out more about Ostenil injections at Harley Street Specialist Hospital below.
Findings from one study concluded that hyaluronic acid injections result in a marked reduction in pain, improved function, and better quality of life for those with localised lower back pain. An NHS study found two-thirds of patients saw some short-term pain relief after just one Ostenil injection for knee arthritis.
Most studies have found hyaluronic acid to be more effective than placebo for treating arthritis, though others have said more evidence is needed to recommend hyaluronic acid at this stage.
Some NHS trusts may offer Ostenil injections for pain relief, but not all. In addition, waiting lists can be lengthy, meaning you’ll have to wait a while for treatment. Speak to your GP if you’re considering Ostenil treatment.
Yes. Ostenil is designed to alleviate pain in any of your synovial joints (such as the facet joints, knee, and hip). So it can be used to treat arthritis in your knee, hip, and back.
If the treatment is effective, you can get a hyaluronic acid injection every 4-6 months.
Hyaluronic acid injections are an effective way to treat back, knee, hip, and shoulder joint pain with minimal side effects. A course of treatment can provide several months of pain relief for patients with spinal arthritis and other painful joint conditions.
At Harley Street Specialist Hospital, we’re committed to finding the root cause of your pain and providing individual treatment plans to tackle your specific symptoms. Book an appointment with our team for same-day assessment, diagnosis, and Ostenil injection treatment.
