Your Local MSK Expert
Dr Paul Jepson
MBChB (Hons) Manchester MRCGP (2017)
I'm an experienced GP from Didsbury with an interest in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions.
Clinically Proven Pain Relief
Joint and soft tissue injections have been used for decades to relive pain associate with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
What experience do you have?
I'm a GMC registered General Practitioner with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. I've been performing musculoskeletal injections as part of my NHS practice and in prisons for the past 12 years.
Which conditions can musculoskeletal injections treat?
Injections can be used in the management of a number of different painful conditions including:
Osteoarthris
Rheumatoid arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis
Gout
Frozen shoulder
Plantar fasciitis
Tennis elbow
Golfer's elbow
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Trigger finger
Fibromyalgia
Where is your clinic?
Withington Health Centre
535 Wilmslow Rd
Withington
Manchester
M20 4BA
The clinic is located directly opposite The Christie hospital on Wilmslow Road. There is a free car park with spaces for blue badge holders.
Please take care when entering and exiting the car park as there is a cycle lane.
What are your clinic hours?
My clinic hours are Monday 09:30 - 16:30.
Can anyone have a joint injection?
Many patients suffering with a variety of conditions are suitable for musculoskeletal injections. However, there are some conditions where it would be unsafe to perform an injection. These include:
superficial skin or soft-tissue infection;
suspected joint infection;
systemic infection or concurrent illness;
unstable coagulopathy (bleeding disorder);
anticoagulant therapy (eg. warfarin);
uncontrolled diabetes mellitus;
broken skin at the injection site.
Blog
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Frozen shoulder can sound trivial but but in realitiy it causes significant pain and restriction.
Tennis Elbow vs Golfer's Elbow
I'll guide you the difference between these two painful elbow conditions.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Didsbury Private Medical does not provide emergency services and we do not monitor incoming communications 24/7.Â
If your condition is life or limb threatening please dial 999 immediately.