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What is Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis syndrome might sound complex, but it’s a fairly common [...]
Glucocorticoid Injections in Athletes: What You Need to Know
Steroid Injections in Sport: A Complete Guide for Athletes This [...]
Ultrasound-Guided Joint and Soft Tissue Aspiration
If you’re suffering from painful, swollen joints due to [...]
Why Didn’t My Pain Improve After a Steroid Injection
Why Didn't My Pain Improve After a Steroid Injection? Steroid [...]
Why Is My Pain Worse After Having a Steroid Injection
Steroid injections can be a highly effective treatment, offering [...]
The Role of Ultrasound Guided Steroid Injections for Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
Blog summary: Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with regular flare ups [...]
Caudal Epidural Spinal Injections: What You Need to Know
Introduction Caudal epidural spinal injections are a common treatment [...]
Nerve Root Injection: What You Need To Know
Introduction At Complete we offer ultrasound-guided cervical (neck) and [...]
Spinal Facet Joint Injection: What You Need To Know
Introduction Facet joint injections are a common method for [...]
What is it about frozen shoulder that makes people seek out an injection?
Introduction Frozen shoulder is a chronic long-term condition which [...]
Ultrasound Guided Steroid Injections for Fast and Effective Pain Relief from Gout
Blog Summary: Gout is associated with significant episodes of [...]
Why Are My Knees Stiff and Painful In The Morning?
Understanding morning knee stiffness and its impact on negotiating [...]
Do I need to have an X-ray before having an ultrasound guided injection?
This is a very common question that patients ask [...]
How do I know if a corticosteroid injection is right for me?
Corticosteroid injections (also known as cortisone or steroid injections) [...]
Are ultrasound guided steroid corticosteroid injections before joint replacement surgery safe?
"Are you waiting for a joint replacement and experiencing [...]
Can I have a steroid (cortisone) injection after my joint replacement?
Have you had a joint replacement, perhaps hip or [...]
Unable to get a steroid injection in the NHS? Complete Injections offer a fast, effective and affordable option.
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHS [...]
Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Injections in Cambridge: A Simple Solution for Hand Pain
Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Injections in Cambridge: A Simple Solution [...]
Are Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections effective for treating rotator cuff tears of the shoulder?
Introduction Are you experiencing persistent shoulder pain? Does it [...]
Ultrasound-Guided Trigger Finger Injection: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction Welcome to Complete Injections’ “Condition [...]
Comparing pseudoseptic arthritis and sepsis following a hyaluronic acid (HA) injection
What is pseudoseptic arthritis? Pseudoseptic arthritis is a very [...]
Comparing pseudoseptic arthritis with septic arthritis (infection) following a corticosteroid (CS) injection
What is pseudoseptic arthritis? Pseudoseptic arthritis is a very [...]
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections for plantarfasciitis
“Are you suffering from chronic plantarfasciitis that just will [...]
Injections for foot and ankle pain
The foot and ankle is a complex region [...]
Injections for shoulder pain
Ultrasound guided injections can be an extremely effective [...]
Injections for elbow pain
There can be many reasons for your elbow pain, [...]
Injections for Knee pain
There are many causes of knee pain, many [...]
Injections for hand and wrist pain
There are many conditions around the wrist and hand [...]
Injections for hip pain
There could be many reasons why you are [...]
Complete injections have opened a new clinic in Bury St Edmonds
Opening on 09/09/2022 Are you suffering from pain [...]
Corticosteroid versus hyaluronic acid injections – which is best for me?
‘What is best for me, a corticosteroid or a [...]
Do steroid injections make you put on weight?
In short, no. Steroid injections do not make you put on [...]
How long should you rest for after a steroid injection?
As a general rule, we suggest that you rest [...]
What is platelet rich plasma?
To understand what platelet rich plasma (PRP) is, we [...]
Are corticosteroid injections always safe?
Generally speaking, corticosteroid injections are very safe, but there [...]
A new treatment for tendon pain produces promising results – topical Glycerol Trinitrate (GTN) patches.
Tendinopathy Tendinopathy accounts for approximately 30% of all consultations [...]
Diabetes and musculoskeletal pain
At Complete a significant proportion of our patients are [...]
Insertional Achilles tendinopathy and the role of a diagnostic ultrasound scan
Insertional Achilles tendinopathy is a common musculoskeletal complaint involving pain [...]
Case of the month – hyaluronic acid injections for osteoarthritis of the knee
What is osteoarthritis of the knee? Osteoarthritis of the [...]
Ultrasound guided fenestration for chronic tennis elbow
What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow is a tendon [...]
Hyaluronic acid injections
What is hyaluronic acid? Articular cartilage is the smooth, [...]
Tennis Elbow – Treatment with Hyaluronic acid injections
Lateral epicondylitis or common extensor tendinopathy (commonly known as [...]
Hyaluronic acid – does molecular weight matter?
What is hyaluronic acid? Hyaluronic acid is a naturally [...]
Why does my shoulder hurt at night?
Night pain is a common symptom for many people [...]
Why am I getting tennis related injuries?
Watching the world's most talented tennis players compete at [...]
ITB Friction Syndrome – one month before the marathon, what can you do?
what is iliotibial band (ITB) friction syndrome Iliotibial band [...]
How is diagnostic ultrasound used at Complete Injections?
At Complete Injections, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) imaging is [...]
Case of the month – Osteoarthritis of the knee
At Complete our expert clinicians are highly experienced at [...]
Case of the month – Frozen Shoulder
Over the last 6 months we have [...]
Piriformis Syndrome
What is Piriformis Syndrome? [...]
Complete injections have expanded their service to Cambridge!
Complete Injections offers a cutting-edge service, providing diagnostic musculoskeletal [...]
DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a painful inflammation [...]
Sacro-iliac joint pain and sacroiliitis
Anatomy Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Osteitis Pubis
Anatomy Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Baxter’s nerve entrapment
Anatomy Signs and Symptoms Symptoms Causes [...]
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections for tennis elbow pain
At Complete we carry out a variety of ultrasound [...]
Shoulder bursitis
Anatomy Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Injections [...]
Do steroid injections cause arthritis?
Are steroid injections bad for cartilage One of the [...]
Calcific Tendinopathy (also known as calcific tendinitis)
What is calcific tendinopathy (also known as calcific [...]
Scapholunate ligament injury (pain in the wrist)
Anatomy Signs and symptoms Diagnosis Diagnostic Ultrasound [...]
How much do steroid injections cost privately ?
All inclusive fees at Complete Injections – unbeatable service [...]
Femoroacetabular hip impingement (FAI)
Anatomy Causes Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis [...]
Long head of biceps tendinitis
Anatomy Causes Types of injury Diagnosis [...]
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome – GTPS (also known as greater trochanteric bursitis or gluteus medius tendinopathy)
Anatomy Causes Signs and symptoms Diagnosis [...]
Patella tendinopathy (Jumper’s Knee)
Anatomy Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Fat pad impingement / Infrapatellar inflammation
Anatomy Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Patellofemoral joint (PFJ) pain and osteoarthritis
Anatomy Signs and symptoms Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Shoulder impingement
Anatomy Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Ankle osteoarthritis (OA) – also known as talo-crural joint (TCJ) osteoarthritis
Anatomy Signs and symptoms Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Achilles tendinopathy
Anatomy Signs and symptoms Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Amy’s story – 51 year old living in Essex
Amy is a 51-year old lawyer who lives in [...]
Claire’s story – 35-year-old runner living in London
Claire is a 35-year-old runner, living in London. After increasing [...]
Jon’s story – 56-year-old accountant from Epping Forest
Jon had been suffering from pain in his right thumb [...]
Tennis leg (calf muscle tear)
Anatomy Causes Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis [...]
Lateral ankle ligament sprain
Anatomy Signs and symptoms Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Sinus Tarsi syndrome
Anatomy Causes Signs and symptoms Diagnosis [...]
Mohammad’s story – 42 year old runner from Stratford, London
Mohammad had been experiencing Achilles tendon pain for over 2 [...]
John’s story – 50 year old keen golfer from Maidstone, Kent
John was diagnosed with osteoarthritis of his right knee 5 [...]
Jane’s story – 44 year old squash player from Putney, London
Jane had been suffering with shoulder pain for over 6 [...]
COVID-19 and corticosteroid injections
Covid-19 and corticosteroid injections Since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, [...]
Ultrasound guided steroid injections
Pain relieving injections, such as corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid, are [...]
Midfoot Osteoarthritis
Anatomy Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Osteoarthritis of the wrist joint (radio-carpal joint synovitis)
Anatomy Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Iliopsoas Tendinopathy/Bursitis
Anatomy Causes Diagnosis Treatment Injections [...]
Osteoarthritis of the thumb – First CMC joint
Anatomy Causes Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis [...]
Distal biceps tendon injuries of the elbow
Anatomy Causes Diagnosis Treatment Injections [...]
Golfers elbow
Anatomy Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Rotator Cuff Pain
Anatomy Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Injections [...]
Shoulder osteoarthritis
Anatomy Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Proximal hamstring tendinopathy
Anatomy Causes Diagnosis Treatment ESWT [...]
Cartilage tear of the wrist – The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC)
Anatomy Causes Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis [...]
Pes Anserine Tendinopathy/Bursitis
Anatomy Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Is it safe to drive after steroid injection?
Steroid injections are commonly used to settle pain [...]
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Anatomy Causes Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Gout
Anatomy Causes Diagnosis Treatment Injections [...]
Meniscal tears – Cartilage in the knee
Anatomy Diagnostic Ultrasound Injections Types of Injections [...]
Hip osteoarthritis (OA)?
Anatomy Signs and symptoms Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Bursitis of the Heel
Anatomy Causes Treatment & Injections Diagnosis [...]
Tennis Elbow
Anatomy Diagnosis Ultrasound Treatment Shockwave & [...]
Longer Lasting Pain Relief For Knees – Triamcinolone Hexacetonide
At Complete Physio we are delighted to announce the introduction [...]
Osteoarthritis of the big toe
Anatomy Signs and symptoms Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Plantarfascitis
Anatomy Signs and symptoms Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Injection therapy in preparation for the London Marathon 2020
As runners prepare for the London marathon 2020, and time [...]
Steroid injections for shoulder pain
Steroid injections for shoulder pain - why choose an ultrasound-guided [...]
Morton’s Neuroma
Anatomy Signs and symptoms Treatment [...]
Baker’s Cyst
Anatomy Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Acromioclavicular Joint Pain
Anatomy Risk Factors Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
We are delighted to announce our latest new service – [...]
Frozen Shoulder
Anatomy Symptoms Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Does Hyaluronic Acid Improve Pain and Function for Patients with Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis (OA) otherwise known as ‘degenerative joint disease’ is one [...]
Rugby Injuries
The Rugby World Cup kicks off this September, and with [...]
Announcing New Platelet Rich Plasma Injection Service – From September 2019
New Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection Service at Complete Physio [...]
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
Anatomy Causes Diagnosis Treatment Injections [...]
What is an ultrasound guided injection?
Many patients ask the question - What is an ultrasound [...]
Steroid Injection for shoulder bursitis
Anatomy Treatment & Injections [...]
Hyaluronic Acid Injection for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Hyaluronic Acid Injection for Osteoarthritis of the Knee Many people [...]
Marathon Injury
Congratulations you have completed the London Marathon 2019, your training [...]
Steroid injection for Marathon training injuries
With just a few weeks to go before the London [...]
How long before my holiday should I have my steroid injection
Lots of patients who come to see us for steroid [...]
What conditions are a steroid injection effective for?
At Complete we carry out many ultrasound guided injections for [...]
How many steroid injections can I have?
At Complete we have been carrying out steroid injections for [...]
Do I need a doctors referral for a steroid injection?
The great news is that if you are booking an [...]
Do steroid injections just mask the pain?
This is one of the questions I often get from [...]
Why choose Complete for your injections?
In the right situation steroid injections can be a very [...]
Steroid injection for acromioclavicular joint pain
Acromioclavicular joint injection - The acromial clavicular joint is at [...]
What is Trigger Finger & Trigger Thumb?
What is Trigger Finger & Trigger Thumb? Trigger [...]
Ultrasound Guided Injections in Private Practice
Ultrasound Guided Injections has been a pioneer in setting up [...]
What’s the difference between hyaluronic acid and steroid?
What's the difference between hyaluronic acid and steroid? How do [...]
How long do the effects of steroid injections last?
Patient’s frequently ask as how long the effects of steroid [...]
How long does a steroid injection take to start working?
Patient’s often ask us how long a steroid injection is [...]
Will my knee injection hurt?
Knee pain is very common and can be hard to [...]
Iliotibial Band (ITB) Friction Syndrome (Runner’s knee)
What is iliotibial band (ITB) friction syndrome [...]
Barbotage injection for calcific tendonitis
Calcific tendonitis of the shoulder is often extremely painful and [...]
Hydrodistension Injection for Frozen Shoulder
by Dave Baker (Clinical Director, Complete Physio) Hydrodistension is an effective treatment [...]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Steroid Injections
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) typically presents with pain, altered sensation [...]
Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)
Anatomy Risk Factors Signs & Symptoms Diagnosis [...]
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
Anatomy Causes Diagnosis Treatment [...]
Cortisone Injections
The cortisone injection service at Complete Physio was created because [...]