Same-Day Joint Injury Care
Same-day assessment and treatment for sprains, strains, and joint injuries by experienced emergency medicine doctors. Ottawa Rules applied for evidence-based X-ray decisions, on-site digital imaging when indicated, strapping and splinting on site. Adults and children aged 1 and over.
Adult consultation £110 · child consultation £95 · X-ray fee additional. For severe deformity, suspected hip fracture, or any limb without sensation/circulation — call 999or attend A&E.
When We Can Help
Most sprains and joint injuries don’t need A&E but do benefit from prompt clinical assessment — especially to rule out fracture and to get the right strapping plus a graded recovery plan. Common presentations:
After a misstep, sport, or trip — pain, swelling, difficulty bearing weight. Ottawa Ankle Rules guide whether X-ray is clinically warranted.
Pain after a turn, fall, or contact injury. Ottawa Knee Rule applied to identify presentations needing imaging vs conservative management.
After a fall on an outstretched hand, repetitive strain, or grip injury. Examination and imaging if indicated.
Jammed finger, ligament strain, suspected mallet finger — splinting and follow-up plan.
Acute pain after lifting, awkward movement, or impact — assessment, pain management, and red-flag screening.
Limp after a fall, refusing to weight-bear, painful joint — paediatric assessment with child-appropriate imaging if needed.
We apply the Ottawa Ankle and Foot Rules and Ottawa Knee Rule per NICE NG38 — evidence-based decision tools that identify which presentations clinically warrant X-ray vs conservative management. If imaging is needed, see our private X-ray page for the full pathway.
Important Safety Information
Some joint or limb injuries need hospital-level emergency care, not private urgent care. Call 999 or attend A&E directly if any of these apply:
If you’re unsure, call NHS 111 for free clinical advice.
Call 999Your Visit
History of the injury (mechanism, time, what you've done since), examination of the joint or limb for swelling, deformity, range of motion, neurovascular status, and ligament stability testing.
If Ottawa Rules or clinical examination point to fracture, on-site digital X-ray with same-visit reading by the emergency medicine doctor. No separate referral, no waiting days for radiology.
Transparent Pricing
Consultation fee: £110 adult / £95 child (1–15) — covers examination and assessment.
X-ray fee (if needed): additional, charged separately. Ottawa Rules guide whether imaging is clinically indicated.
Strapping, splinting, walking aids: charged at cost where applicable.
Time on site: typically 30–60 minutes for a sprain assessment, 60–90 if X-ray and treatment are needed.
Insurance: detailed receipts provided for submission.
After Your Visit
You leave with a written discharge summary including:
Common Questions
Not always. We apply the Ottawa Ankle, Foot, and Knee Rules — evidence-based clinical decision tools that identify which presentations actually need imaging. Many sprains are diagnosed and managed without X-ray. When an X-ray is clinically warranted, we do it on site in the same visit and you get the result during your consultation.
Depends on the injury. Mild ankle sprains typically improve over 1-2 weeks; more significant ligament injuries can take 6-8 weeks. We'll give you a graded return-to-activity plan based on what we find — when to start gentle weight-bearing, when to add resistance, when to return to sport.
Yes, where clinically indicated. We carry strapping, simple splints, and walking aids on site. For complex orthopaedic appliances or specialist braces, we'll prescribe and arrange supply as part of your treatment plan.
Often yes — particularly for ankle and knee injuries where strength, balance, and proprioception need rebuilding to prevent re-injury. We can refer you to Centennial Medical's physiotherapy team or another provider of your choice. Your discharge letter will outline what physio should focus on.
Common presentations include jammed fingers, suspected mallet finger, thumb ligament sprains, and wrist strains. Same approach — examination, X-ray if clinically indicated, splinting, and follow-up plan. Some hand injuries (suspected tendon rupture, scaphoid fracture) need specialist hand-surgeon review, which we arrange via Centennial.
Yes — children aged 1 and over. Children's joint injuries follow similar principles to adults but with paediatric-specific examination considerations and child-appropriate X-ray protocols where imaging is needed. Most children's sprains heal quickly, but it's worth ruling out fractures (which present differently in growing bones).
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GMC-registered emergency medicine doctors. CQC registered, part of Centennial Medical Care.
Open seven days: Mon–Fri 8am–8pm · Sat–Sun 9am–6pm
Centennial Park, Centennial Ave, Elstree, Borehamwood WD6 3FG · Free parking
Last reviewed: 5 May 2026
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