Gout Treatment
- Usually seen within 24–48 hours
- No GP referral required
- All-inclusive pricing – assessment, scan, injection and report
- 19 clinics across the UK
What is Gout?Gout occurs when the body produces high levels of uric acid (urate) due to a condition called hyperuricemia. This leads to the formation and deposition of urate monosodium crystals within soft tissues. This results in what we know as Gout.find out morebook a consultationWho are we?
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Gout is incredibly common, affecting 1.4% of the population. It is 3 times more prevalent than rheumatoid arthritis.
Gout occurs when the body produces high levels of uric acid (urate) due to a condition called hyperuricemia. This leads to the formation and deposition of urate monosodium crystals within soft tissues. This results in what we know as Gout.
An episode of gout is triggered when serum urate concentration levels surpass 8.0mg/dL.
Tausche et al (2009)
What causes Gout?
Gout is a systemic rheumatological disease. Little is known about the exact cause of gout, however there are many associated risk factors. These include;
- Gender. Men are up to 9 times more susceptible to Gout. Pre-menopausal women are protected from gout by the hormone, oestrogen.
- A diet rich in purine such as red meat, wild game (Veal and dark) and offal.
- High levels of alcohol consumption (both beer and wine have been implicated)
- Increasing age
- Obesity
- Kidney failure
- Some prescription medications i.e. Thiazide
- Hereditary uric acid disorder however, this is relatively rare.
A Gout attack is typically triggered by a sudden increase in rich food or after consuming alcohol. An attack usually starts with acute pain in a single joint (often the big toe). In most cases, Gout will resolve by itself within a week. Unfortunately, if you suffer from an attack of Gout you have a 90% chance of further attacks over the subsequent 5 years.
I had been in severe pain for over 6 months for a frozen shoulder when my physiotherapist recommended Luke Millward for a guided steriod injection. I was extremely thankful for the speed at which I got an appointment. The clinic in Cambridge was easy to get to (with trouble-free parking) and the service I received from Luke was excellent. He was very personable, explained things to me carefully and carried out the injection with professionalism and empathy. The results have been significant and I wished had visited Luke sooner before the pain had become so debilitating.
I've been seeing Chris Myers and his colleague Alastair Nowell for the past 5 years or so, a period where I have ran 17 marathons (overuse niggles, hamstring tear, multiple calf tears etc) and just last week, to receive an injection (Ostenil Plus) into each big toe joint that had become miserably painful. Under Chris's guidance and expertise, the process was incredibly smooth and completed in a safe, efficient manner. Today is only the 5th day since the injections, yet already I can sense significant improvement. I have no hesitation in recommending these guys to everyone, as they genuinely deliver a brilliant service that will 'literally' get you back on your feet. Thanks everyone.
Professional, knowledgeable and made me feel at ease.
Very thorough and kind service. I was very happy with the treatment I received and all recommendations that were made.
Ultrasound Guided Injection
Complete Injections is a highly specialised ultrasound guided injection service created to provide fast access to pain relieving injections for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions delivered by our team of experts.
Self-referral accepted
We do not need a doctor to refer you
Minimal waits
We can usually see you within 24-48 hours
Excellent self-pay rate
From £320 including assessment, ultrasound guided injection and report
Highly experienced clinicians
We perform hundreds of injections every year
ULTRASOUND GUIDED INJECTION ONE STOP SHOP FEES
- Same Day Consultation (subject to availability).
- Ultrasound scan and musculoskeletal assessment.
- Ultrasound Guided Injection.
- A comprehensive range of injection procedures for musculoskeletal conditions are offered.
- All injections are performed by highly experienced advanced physiotherapists dual trained as physiotherapist and musculoskeletal sonographer.
- All are qualified as independent prescribers to allow them to screen you for any possible medicines interactions and select the most appropriate medication for your injection.
- All hold full qualifications in diagnostic ultrasound and injection therapy of peripheral musculoskeletal disorders.
Meet our Clinicians
Chris Myers
Clinical Director
Chris is one of the few physiotherapists in the country to also be a fully trained as a musculoskeletal sonographer and uses diagnostic ultrasound to diagnose muscle, ligament, tendon, joint and nerve problems. He has been using diagnostic ultrasound...
Dave Baker
Clinical Director
David is one of the pioneers of physiotherapists performing ultrasound guided injections. With 20 years of clinical experience as a chartered physiotherapist specialising in musculoskeletal care, David is clinical director at Complete Physio Ltd, with...
Luke Millward
Injection Therapist
Luke is a highly specialised advanced level physiotherapist with a broad understanding of musculoskeletal health care. He qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2007 and has a wealth of experience working in both the NHS and privately settings.