Private Shoulder Hydrodilatation Treatment (Arthrographic Distension) Hydrodilatation or arthrographic distension is a minimally invasive treatment for the symptoms of frozen shoulder.
Our Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons offer private hydrodilatation.
Privately you will benefit from no waiting lists or long delays for hydrodilatation at Fairfield Independent Hospital.
We work with all known insurance companies, and offer competitive self-pay prices if you do not have health insurance.
What is Hydrodilatation?
Hydrodilatation or arthrographic distension, is a minimally invasive treatment for frozen shoulder, where a solution is injected, using x-ray guidance, to stretch the joint capsule.
What are some benefits of Hydrodilatation?
Hydrodilatation is felt to provide benefit via two mechanisms:
Manual stretching of the capsule and thus disruption of adhesions which are characteristics of Frozen Shoulder .
Cortisone provides a potent anti-inflammatory effect and thus prevents further adhesion recurrence.
What are the risks of Hydrodilatation?
The risks associated with this particular type of treatment are low and sometimes it can be considered as an alternative to surgical arthroscopic capsular release .
Before considering medical treatment, it is important to be aware that all medical treatments carry a certain amount of risk and it is important that you understand the risks involved with hydrodilation.
Key facts about the procedure
Why choose us:
Consultant level care, every time
Flexible appointments, to suit you
No waiting lists or long delays
Comprehensive service We have a team of Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons, Consultant Radiologists and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists, who provide a comprehensive service for patients who suffer from frozen shoulder or other shoulder related conditions.
You will be offered an appointment at the earliest convenient date for you.
During your initial consultation you will be seen by a consultant, who is specifically trained and has experience of performing hydrodilatation. You will be able to explain your medical history and any concerns you might have with the surgeon who would be performing the hydrodilatation procedure.
Your consultant will discuss with you if they feel any further diagnostic tests such as scans or blood tests are needed, if there are any other treatment pathways to consider such as arthroscopic capsular release, which might be an option or if you can be booked straight in for a procedure.
We work with all known insurance companies, and offer competitive self-pay prices if you do not have health insurance.
Hydrodilatation guide price
Patient Pathway
Initial Consultation
Diagnostic Investigations
Main Treatment
Post-Discharge Care
Total
Hospital fees
Included
£220 (Ultrasound)
£850
Included
£1,070
Consultant fees
£180
Included
Included
1 Follow up consultation plus 4 private physiotherapy sessions
£180
Guide Price
£180
£220
£850
Included
£1,250
Patient Pathway
Hospital fees
Consultant fees
Initial Consultation
Included
£180
Diagnostic Investigations
£220 (Ultrasound)
Included
Main Treatment
£850
Included
Post-Discharge Care
Included
1 Follow up consultation plus 4 private physiotherapy sessions
Sub Totals
£1,070
£180
Total Guide Price
£1,250
The guide price may vary depending on:
Which consultant you choose
Your medical history
The type of diagnostic investigation your consultant advises is best for you
If you have had a recent diagnostic investigation and we can access it
The type of anaesthetic your consultant advises is best for you
The type of implant, drug or the actual procedure you choose or your consultant advises is best for you
The guide prices correct as at the 1 of January, 2020
Following your consultation you will be made clear of the costs to you before you go ahead with your treatment.
What's included:
The initial consultation guide price covers the cost of your initial appointment with your consultant. The consultation fee is due in full on the day of the appointment.
The diagnostic investigations guide price covers the approximate cost of any tests you may require to assist the consultant with a diagnosis, such as x-rays and blood tests. Any associated costs will be made clear to you before you proceed with any scan or test.
The Main Treatment guide price covers your stay in hospital as long as it is clinically necessary. This guide price includes all pre-operative tests that the Hospital requires to ensure you are fit for surgery, the fees for your consultant and anaesthetist to perform the procedure, and any nursing care, medication and food after. However, if your consultant advises that you need a different prosthesis, or you request a non standard item, then the guide price for your treatment will alter. This will be made clear to you before you go ahead with your treatment and will become the ‘fixed price’. The payment for the main treatment is due in full, five days prior to your admission date.
Post discharge care following your discharge from Hospital is included in your fixed price care package. This price includes a single post-op consultant consultation and physiotherapy visits (up to the number stated), removal of any stitches, change of dressings and any medication you need to take home with you. The main treatment price also includes the cost of treating any complications at the Hospital for 30 days following the date of your procedure where those complications arise directly out of the treatment you receive as part of your treatment package and are identified within 30 days of your discharge from Hospital, provided that you have followed the advice of your Consultants and any other medical professionals involved in your care following the procedure. This includes any consultations, outpatient, day-care and inpatient treatment that the Consultant says you need and which the Hospital agrees to provide.
For more information visit paying for your own treatment or contact our business office on 01744 746 407 or enquiries@fairfield.org.uk
About your recovery:
What happens after hydrodilation?
After your hydrodilation you should be able to go home on the same day.
It is important that you follow the advice the Hospital and the consultant provide you.
The information on this page is for reference only and has been reviewed by appropriate medical or clinical professionals. The information contained on this page should not be a substitute for professional medical advice nor is it intended to be for medical diagnosis or treatment.
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