A common theme we hear at our Chesterfield clinic, near the peak district is that patients are worried about the size of the needle for injection and that a HA injection must be bigger. The needle is very fine and is often half the size of what people think - most...
Ostenil HA injection case study
A 46 year old gentleman attended our clinic in Chesterfield. After being told he was too young for surgery or any injections, a gentleman from Derbyshire attended our clinic to help him get running again. For the past year he had to stop his passion of running due to...
Durolane or Ostenil Plus HA injection (Hyaluronic acid)
This is a common question! What are the differences between the two? In theory, the Durolane has a higher molecular weight and so shouldn't break down as easy. The evidence suggests an average difference of 4 months benefit instead of 6 with Durolane. Here at our...

Cortizone shot, Cortisone jab, Corticosteroid, Glucocorticoids, Hydrocortisone, Intra-articular injection or Steroid Injection?
All these different terms but are they the same thing? In short, yes these terms all mean the same thing when talking about using steroids to treat muscle and joint pain. These terms are used interchangeably. Our American cousins tend to use the term, ‘Cortizone...

5 signs you might have a frozen shoulder.
Frozen shoulders are rated as one of the most painful conditions. Here are 5 signs you might have this condition and what helps. A frozen shoulder is an inflammatory condition mainly affecting people between 40-60. It is easy to diagnose this condition by taking an...