Frequently asked questions
Prime Health is here to keep you well and help you make the right health decisions so we've gathered a list of frequently asked questions about our centres and the wide range of services we provide.
It is a very safe procedure. All radiologists working for Prime Health are experienced, FRCR accredited clinicians and work within a sub-speciality area of interest.In line with World Health Organisation guidelines, additional safety policies have been introduced by Prime Health and our clinicians must now consider any risks posed by COVID-19. You will be asked to complete a questionnaire and the healthcare professional will need to determine that the benefits of the steroid injection, especially if you are over 70 70 or with co-morbidities, outweigh any risk of infection.You may be interested in...Find out more about how to manage joint pain and the treatment options available in our blog article "A guide to managing joint pain and pain management techniques".
A steroid injection usually takes a few days to start working, although some evidence suggests it can start working after a few hours.You may be interested in...Find out more about how to manage joint pain and the treatment options available in our blog article "A guide to managing joint pain and pain management techniques".
The benefits of an nSTRIDE injection:
- It can significantly improve mobility in the treated knee as it promotes cartilage cell growth and protects cartilage from catabolic degeneration
- It requires just one blood sample, which is then given as one single injection
- As it is an autologous treatment made from your own blood, it eliminates the risk of adverse reactions
nSTRIDE is one of the latest biologic treatments used in treating knee osteoarthritis. It is an Autologous Protein Solution (APS) containing anti-inflammatory proteins (which are called cytokines) and anabolic growth factors from your own blood. As an autologous solution, it is obtained by separating white blood cells and platelets from your own blood and concentrating them in a small volume of plasma. The Autologous Protein Solution (APS) is then injected directly into the osteoarthritic knee joint.
As well as being assigned a dedicated and specialist Elipse healthcare team for the duration of your four-month programme, you will receive a “smart” connected scale and access to a mobile app that allows you to monitor and share your progress with your specialist healthcare team. This now comes with a Fitbit style health tracker which also connects via the app.
Each individual person is unique and therefore it varies, but we usually find that committing to a minimum of six sessions is beneficial.
After approximately 16 weeks inside the stomach, a time-activated release valve on the gastric balloon opens, allowing it to empty and pass naturally without the need for a removal procedure.
nSTRIDE is used to relieve the symptoms of mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis. In more severe arthritis it can be given but is less effective as the knee cartilage is almost entirely worn away.
A person-centred approach is a method of counselling that has been used since the 1940s. It focuses on your understanding of your situation rather than the counsellor’s interpretation of it.
During your appointment, you’ll be looked after by a small, specialised team, including a radiographer who will carry out the scan.
