Expert MSK & Ultrasound-Guided Injection Clinic in London
At Portal Health, we deliver advanced, consultant-level musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment, diagnostic ultrasound, and image-guided injection therapy — all within a modern private clinical setting in South Woodford, London (E18).
Our goal is simple: to help you move better, recover faster, and live pain-free, using evidence-based treatments tailored precisely to your needs
Comprehensive MSK Assessments
Every consultation at Portal Health is led by a Consultant MSK Practitioner — ensuring
you receive expert diagnosis and management from the very first appointment.
We specialise in complex muscle, joint, tendon, and ligament conditions, and chronic.
Detailed clinical examination
Real-time diagnostic ultrasound scanning
Immediate treatment options, where appropriate
Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging
Our high-resolution ultrasound scanning provides a detailed, dynamic view of soft tissue and joint structures.
Shoulder pain and rotator cuff injuries
Tendon and ligament tears
Arthritis and joint inflammation
Bursitis and impingement syndromes
Sports and overuse injuries
Chronic Tendinopathies
Diagnostic ultrasound is safe, radiation-free, and enables immediate, precise diagnosis at the point of care. This tool provides a streamlined approach to understanding your condition, exploring the prognosis, and developing an individualised treatment plan that best suits your needs and goals.
Ultrasound-Guided Injections
We use live ultrasound guidance to deliver injections with pinpoint accuracy — ensuring the treatment reaches the exact area of inflammation or pain.
Common procedures include:
Corticosteroid injections – for rapid inflammation control
Local anaesthetic diagnostic blocks – to identify pain sources
Viscosupplementation – to restore joint lubrication and movement
Hydrodistension & hydrodissection – to release adhesions or frozen joints
Barbotage & fenestration tenotomy – to treat calcific or degenerative tendon disorders
All procedures are performed under real-time imaging for maximum precision and comfort.
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Services outside of our scope of practice
Portal Health is a specialist musculoskeletal (MSK) clinic. We do not perform ultrasound scans on spines or outside the MSK field. This includes:
Our services are focused exclusively on muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, and related soft tissue structures of the peripheral joints. Unfortunately we do not assess or scan necks or spines.
Specialist Procedures
Barbotage
(Calcific Tendon Lavage)
A minimally invasive ultrasound-guided technique that removes calcium deposits in tendons — commonly used for calcific shoulder tendinopathy. The result is reduced pain, improved mobility, and faster recovery.
Hydrodissection
Used to separate nerves or tendons from scar tissue through a gentle fluid injection under ultrasound guidance. Effective for nerve entrapments (such as the median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome) and post-surgical adhesions.
Hydrodistension (for Frozen Shoulder)
An evidence-based treatment for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). Under ultrasound guidance, sterile saline, local anaesthetic (lidocaine) and steroid (depomedrone) are injected into the joint capsule to stretch and release stiffness, often providing dramatic
improvement in movement and pain.
Fenestration Tenotomy
A regenerative approach for chronic tendinopathy, where a fine needle is used to stimulate natural tendon healing, through stimulating new blood flow and tendon remodelling. A valuable non-surgical alternative for persistent tendon pain if you have had limited progress
from conventional physiotherapy and tendon loading, and remain hesitant in surgical options.
Meet the team
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Paul Watson
Co-Founder, Consultant MSK Clinician BSc Hons, PgCert, DipMSK, DFSEM, NMP
Christos Vassiliades
Co-Founder, Consultant MSK Clinician BSc Hons, MSc, PgCert
Advanced Joint Therapies & Viscosupplementation
Durolane® Injections
A single-injection hyaluronic acid (HA) therapy providing long-lasting lubrication and cushioning for knee, hip, and shoulder osteoarthritis. Clinically proven to reduce pain and improve mobility for up to 6–12 months.
Ostenil® & Ostenil Plus®
A versatile HA treatment designed for both small and large joints, reducing friction and stiffness associated with early to moderate arthritis or joint overuse.
Arthrosamid® Injections
An innovative polyacrylamide hydrogel that integrates with the joint lining to provide sustained cushioning and pain relief — often lasting over a year. A premium, non-surgical solution for knee osteoarthritis.
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Consultant-level MSK expertise
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Diagnostic ultrasound available at every appointment
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Precise ultrasound-guided injections
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Evidence-based, minimally invasive procedures
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Convenient South Woodford (E18) location with private appointments
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Take the next step toward recovery. Contact Portal Health today to arrange your private MSK assessment or ultrasound-guided
injection appointment.
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