Joint inflammation caused by sport injury
Joint and muscle pain including swelling
Sport can take its toll on your joints and cause inflammation— our consultants can diagnose and give rapid pain relief
About joint inflammation
Need to know
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Symptoms of joint inflammation icon plus
The main symptoms of inflamed joints are pain and swelling. Symptoms can also come from inflamed structures around the joints such as the muscle, soft tissue (bursa) and tendons. Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow are common examples. A damaged joint may have episodes of 'flaring up' — when the joint swells because of excessive fluid being produced by the lining of the joint (known as synovitis). This condition commonly affects the knees, but can also develop in the joints, hips, wrists, shoulders and ankles. -
Diagnosis icon plus
Your consultant will discuss your symptoms with you and they may order an MRI or ultrasound scan to examine your joint and the surrounding soft tissue. The scan will help your consultant confirm the diagnosis and choose the best treatment options for you. -
Potential treatment options icon plus
If your joint has been injured through trauma or is very inflamed, in the first instance, your consultant may recommend you rest the joint, pack it with ice and elevate it to reduce swelling. Once you have been assessed by your consultant, you may be sent for diagnostic imaging e.g. an MRI scan. If your joint remains persistently inflamed and swollen, they may suggest an ultrasound-guided steroid injection to aid rehabilitation. Here, anti-inflammatory corticosteroid and local anaesthetic is injected carefully into the joint, guided by ultrasound.
Our consultants
Our locations
From complex musculoskeletal condition management to diagnostic tests and scans, we provide exceptional sports medicine care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5AH
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HCA UK at The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 1NY
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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Platinum Medical Centre
15 - 17 Lodge Road
London
NW8 7JA
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Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
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020 7079 4344