Handheld orthopedic ultrasound, from tendon detail to needle tip
This page shows real buyer scans of knee, hip, wrist and brachial plexus taken on Suresult handhelds, with the puncture guide running on screen. The entry model on this page is the L14 at $2,139, software included.
Every scan on this page was recorded on this Suresult hardware family, by clinicians who bought it and by a clinical trainer who scans with it. Each clip is trimmed to the scan itself. ·Trusted by 8,717 clinicians →
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A handheld orthopedic ultrasound is a wireless linear-array scanner that images musculoskeletal soft tissue and guides needle placement at the point of care.
- The L14Pro runs a 256-element linear array at 10/14 MHz and reaches 80 mm, deep enough for gluteal targets as well as tendon work.
- Every Suresult linear model on this page carries an in-plane and out-plane puncture guide, so the needle path sits on screen before the injection.
- The L20Pro images at 16/20 MHz across the first 40 mm, which is the range that finger joints and tendon sheaths need.
- Suresult software is included with the scanner, runs on Windows as well as iOS and Android, and exports DICOM.
The capture atlas
Eight orthopedic windows: seven captures submitted by Suresult buyers, plus one Suresult reference frame
Unedited clinical captures · select any image to enlarge
Joint and bone2 windows
Popliteal cyst measured on the D3Ultra
A buyer traced a cystic structure behind the left knee and recorded it at 29.8 by 15.9 mm. The German on-screen label reads Kniekehle li, the left popliteal fossa.
captured on a D3Ultra linear head at 10 MHz harmonic, 40 mm depth, gain 80 dB, compound on
Superficial bone cortex on the D3Ultra
The bright cortical line with clean shadowing beneath it is the surface an orthopedic surgeon reads for a step or a break. Compound imaging is on in this frame.
Suresult reference frame, not a buyer submission: captured on a D3Ultra at 10 MHz harmonic, 40 mm depth, dynamic range 50Nervio2 windows
Median nerve area traced at the wrist
A buyer traced the median nerve at the carpal tunnel and the app returned 0.07 square centimeters with a 12.43 mm circumference. Cross-sectional area is the measurement carpal tunnel assessment relies on.
traced on a D3Ultra at 10 MHz harmonic, 20 mm depth, gain 62 dB
Interscalene brachial plexus on the D3Ultra
A buyer imaged the plexus in the interscalene groove with dynamic range pulled down to 40 for contrast. Shoulder surgery blocks start from this view.
captured on a D3Ultra at 10 MHz harmonic, 40 mm depth, gain 54 dB, dynamic range 40Hip needle paths2 windows
Pericapsular hip approach with the guide live
The green dotted track is the puncture guide, and the app prints its offset and angle at the lower right. A buyer submitted this frame as a pericapsular nerve group approach at the hip.
captured on a D3Ultra, in-plane guide at 19.5 mm and 40 degrees, depth scale running past 30 mm
Suprainguinal fascia iliaca plane
The same guide is angled to 80 degrees here for a steeper pass above the inguinal ligament. Hip fracture analgesia works in this plane.
captured on a D3Ultra, in-plane guide at 31.5 mm and 80 degreesKnee needle paths2 windows
IPACK plane behind the knee
A buyer submitted this posterior knee frame as an IPACK approach, with the guide set to 54 degrees. Knee replacement analgesia targets this space.
captured on a D3Ultra, in-plane guide at 31.5 mm and 54 degrees
Adductor canal on the medial thigh
A buyer submitted this medial thigh frame as an adductor canal approach, with the puncture guide crossing the plane. It pairs with the IPACK view above for knee replacement analgesia.
captured on a D3Ultra, in-plane guide at 19.5 mm and 40 degrees
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Technique basics
How the exam comes together, probe to report
Start on a high-frequency linear head.Orthopedic targets sit within 80 mm of the skin, so a linear array does the work. The L14Pro runs 10/14 MHz across a 25 mm footprint.
L14Pro: 10/14 MHz, 256 elements
Select the MSK preset, then set depth to the target.A wrist or a finger reads at 20 mm. Hip and gluteal work needs the depth pushed out, which is where the L10SH reaches 100 mm.
Depth scale runs past 80 mm on this hip frame
Scan the healthy side before calling anything abnormal.Tendon echotexture varies between patients, so the other limb is the reference. Cine loops of 100 to 1000 frames hold both sides for comparison.
Cine buffer reads 100 of 100 frames
Turn on the puncture guide before the needle goes in.The guide draws the needle path over the live image and prints its offset and angle. Buyer captures on this page run from 40 to 80 degrees depending on the plane.
In-plane guide at 25.5 mm and 66 degrees
What the research says
The evidence, three studies checked
- Ultrasound guidance changed the outcome of a knee injection.
In 94 osteoarthritic knees randomized to palpation or sonographic guidance, guidance cut procedural pain by 48% and raised the responder rate by 107%.
Sibbitt et al., J Clin Rheumatol 2011 - Ultrasound detected occult scaphoid fractures at high rates.
A meta-analysis of six diagnostic studies covering 236 patients reported a mean sensitivity of 88.95% and a mean specificity of 89.50% for occult scaphoid fracture.
Ali et al., J Ultrason 2018 - For full-thickness rotator cuff tears, the operator's specialty did not change accuracy.
Pooled sensitivity and specificity for ultrasound exceeded 0.90 for full-thickness rotator cuff tears. Accuracy was similar whether a trained radiologist, sonographer or orthopedist performed the scan.
Roy et al., Br J Sports Med 2015
Pick your model
Pick the model that fits your day
MOST CHOSEN
Sports medicine and tendon workL14Pro
Sports medicine and tendon workL14ProThe L14Pro is the model to start with for an orthopedic clinic. A 256-element array at 10/14 MHz resolves tendon fiber pattern and still reaches 80 mm for a deeper gluteal target.
80 mm linear, one probe
$3,441 L14Pro · 10/14 MHz 256-Element LinearBuy nowView L14Pro →
Guided injections plus deeper viewsD3UltraThe D3Ultra carries the linear head behind most of the atlas on this page, plus convex and phased heads for abdominal or cardiac questions. Its linear depth runs from 20 to 100 mm.
three heads, atlas device
$2,976 D3Ultra · Convex Linear Phased MultipuBuy nowVer D3Ultra →
Hip, gluteal and larger patientsL10SHThe L10SH pairs a 40 mm footprint with 100 mm of linear depth, which suits the hip and the posterior thigh. It is a 256-element array on 64 channels.
100 mm reach, wide footprint
$3,534 L10SH · High-Definition 64 Channels Buy nowView L10SH →
Hand, finger and tendon sheath detailL20ProThe L20Pro images at 16/20 MHz across the first 40 mm. Small joints of the hand and superficial sheaths are where that frequency pays for itself.
16/20 MHz, superficial
$3,720 L20Pro · 16/20 MHz High-Frequency LinBuy nowView L20Pro →Comparativa de escáneres
Seven Suresult models for orthopedic work, compared
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| Modelo | Precio | Frecuencia | Profundidad | Lo mejor para |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L14Pro | $3,441 | 14/10 MHz | 20/40/60/80 mm | Tendon and joint work with depth in reserve; 256 elements on 64 channels, 4-hour battery |
| L20Pro | $3,720 | 16/20 MHz | 20/30/40 mm | Finger joints and tendon sheaths at the highest linear frequency in this set |
| L10SH | $3,534 | 7,5/10 MHz | 20/40/60/100 mm | Hip and posterior thigh on a 40 mm footprint; 256 elements on 64 channels |
 L10H | $2,325 | 7,5/10 MHz | 20/40/60/100 mm | Injection days: the one model listing visualized needle guidance, with a 5-hour battery |
 L10W | $2,232 | 7,5/10 MHz | 20 to 60 mm | Long tendon views on an 80 mm footprint, the widest linear face here |
 L14 | $2,139 | 14/10 MHz | 20 to 80 mm | Entry 10/14 MHz linear scanner with 192 elements on 64 channels |
| D3Ultra | $2,976 | Linear 7.5/10 MHz; convex and phased 3.2/5.0 MHz | Linear 20 to 100 mm; convex and phased 90 to 300 mm | One 263 g scanner for orthopedic work plus general point-of-care exams |
Against the known brands
Suresult vs Clarius L15 HD3, Clarius L20 HD3, Butterfly iQ3 and GE Vscan Air CL for orthopedic surgery
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| Suresult | Clarius L15 HD3 | Clarius L20 HD3 | Mariposa iQ3 | GE Vscan Aire CL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear imaging | 10/14 MHz to 80 mm on the L14Pro; 7.5/10 MHz to 100 mm on the L10SH | 5 to 15 MHz, maximum depth 7 cm | 8 to 20 MHz, maximum depth 4 cm | Semiconductor chip array over 1 to 12 MHz, not a dedicated linear array | Linear array 3 to 12 MHz, depth up to 8 cm |
| Device price | $3,441 for the L14Pro; $3,534 for the L10SH | $3,795 | $5,395 | $3,899 | Starting at $4,999 |
| Coste del software | None. The software ships with the scanner. | $695 per year for essentials | $695 per year for essentials | $299 per year Core, $420 per year Advanced, or $1,500 for five years | Published from $4,999; options and digital tools are quoted separately |
| Display platforms | Windows as well as iOS and Android | App for iOS or Android devices | App for iOS or Android devices | App for compatible iPhone and Android devices | App for Android and Apple phones and tablets |
| Landed cost | Duties and freight sit inside the checkout price, with 1 to 7 day expedited door-to-door delivery where available | Priced on the Clarius US store | Priced on the Clarius US store | Priced on the Butterfly US store | Priced on the GE HealthCare US shop |
| Regulatory registrations | FDA 510(k) · ISO 13485 · EU MDR (CE) · TGA · ANVISA · Health Canada | FDA 510(k) | FDA 510(k) | FDA 510(k) | FDA 510(k) |
Where Suresult wins
- Every Suresult linear model on this page ships with an in-plane and out-plane puncture guide, and no add-on unlocks it.
- The L14Pro and the L20Pro each run 256 elements on 64 channels in a 145 g probe.
- Linear depth reaches 100 mm on the L10SH, which covers the hip and the posterior thigh.
- The L20Pro images at 16/20 MHz, the highest linear frequency in this orthopedic set.
- Color Doppler, measurements, cine loops and DICOM export are included with every model on this page.
- Suresult software runs on Windows as well as iOS and Android.
- Duties and freight sit inside the checkout price, with 1 to 7 day delivery where available.
- Seven of the eight atlas frames are buyer captures on a Suresult D3Ultra, and the eighth is a Suresult D3Ultra reference frame.
The five-year math
Clarius publishes $695 a year for essentials on the L15 HD3, which reaches $3,475 by year five on top of the $3,795 scanner. Suresult scanners carry no software fee.
L14Pro, paid onceClarius L15 HD3: scanner + membership= $3,475 in fees alone by year five
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El mejor ecógrafo portátil para clínicas ortopédicas
Herramientas específicas para inyecciones guiadas, evaluaciones dinámicas e imágenes de lesiones in situ.
D3Ultra
D3Ultra Ultrasonidos portátiles multifunción de fase lineal convexa
Frecuencia: Sonda convexa / en fase 3,2/5,0MHz Sonda lineal 7,5/10MHz
Profundidad de exploración: Lineal: 20-100mm, Convexa y en fase: 90-300 mm
Cirugía ortopédica
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D3Pro
D3Pro Dual-Head 3-in-1 Wireless Ultrasound Scanner
Frecuencia: Sonda convexa/faseada 3,2/5,0MHz, Sonda lineal 7,5/10MHz
Profundidad de exploración: Palpador convexo/faseado: 90-305mm, Sonda lineal: 20-80mm
Cirugía ortopédica
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D3L
D3L Sonda de Diagnóstico por Ultrasonidos 128 Elementos, Convexa Lineal Fasada 3 Modos
Frecuencia: Sonda convexa / en fase 3,2/5,0MHz Sonda lineal 7,5/10MHz
Profundidad de exploración: Palpador convexo/faseado: 90-305mm, Sonda lineal: 20-80mm
Cirugía ortopédica
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Before you buy
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What is the best handheld ultrasound for orthopedic surgery?
The Suresult L14Pro is the strongest starting model: a 256-element linear array at 10/14 MHz that reaches 80 mm. For hip and posterior thigh work the L10SH reaches 100 mm on a 40 mm footprint. For finger joints and tendon sheaths the L20Pro images at 16/20 MHz.
Can a handheld ultrasound guide a joint injection?
Yes. Every Suresult linear model on this page draws an in-plane or out-plane needle path over the live image and prints its offset and angle. A 2011 randomized trial of 94 osteoarthritic knees found sonographic guidance cut procedural pain by 48% and raised the responder rate by 107%.
What frequency do I need for musculoskeletal ultrasound?
Most orthopedic targets are read at 10 to 14 MHz, which is the L14Pro range. Finger joints and tendon sheaths gain from the 16/20 MHz of the L20Pro. Hip and gluteal depth is better served by 7.5/10 MHz on the L10SH.
How deep does a handheld linear probe reach?
The Suresult L10SH and the D3Ultra linear head both reach 100 mm. The L14Pro reaches 80 mm and the L20Pro reaches 40 mm. Depth steps are selected in the app during the scan.
Can ultrasound find a scaphoid fracture?
A 2018 meta-analysis of six studies and 236 patients reported a mean sensitivity of 88.95% and a mean specificity of 89.50% for occult scaphoid fracture. The scan looks for cortical interruption and joint effusion. Confirmatory imaging still applies when a scan is negative and pain persists.
Is ultrasound accurate for rotator cuff tears?
For full-thickness rotator cuff tears, pooled sensitivity and specificity for ultrasound exceeded 0.90 in a 2015 meta-analysis. That review also found accuracy was similar whether a trained radiologist, sonographer or orthopedist performed the scan.
How much does a handheld orthopedic ultrasound cost?
A Suresult linear scanner on this page runs from $2,139 for the L14 to $3,720 for the L20Pro, with the software included. Clarius publishes $3,795 for the L15 HD3 and $5,395 for the L20 HD3, each with $695 a year for essentials.
Do Suresult scanners need a software subscription?
No. Color Doppler, measurements, the puncture guide and DICOM export are included with every Suresult model on this page. Butterfly publishes membership at $299 a year for Core and $420 a year for Advanced, or $1,500 for five years.
Which model suits a clinic that also wants abdominal and cardiac scanning?
The Suresult D3Ultra carries a linear head plus convex and phased heads in one 263 g probe. Its linear depth runs from 20 to 100 mm, and its convex depth reaches 300 mm.
Does a Suresult scanner work on a Windows tablet?
Yes. Suresult software runs on Windows as well as iOS and Android. Butterfly publishes support for compatible iPhone and Android devices, and the Vscan Air app is published for Android and Apple phones and tablets.
Can I document an orthopedic scan for the record?
Yes. Every Suresult model on this page saves still frames and cine loops of 100 to 1000 frames, and exports JPEG, PNG, MP4 or DICOM from the app.
Which Suresult model has visualized needle guidance?
The Suresult L10H is the model whose published puncture-assist list includes visualized needle guidance. The L10H battery runs 5 hours of continuous scanning.
Is a handheld enough, or does an orthopedic practice need a cart system?
A Suresult handheld covers tendon and joint imaging with needle guidance at the point of care. Elastography and full quantitative reporting stay on a cart system.
Sonda de matriz lineal (7-14 MHz)
Se utiliza para estructuras superficiales como tendones, ligamentos y superficies articulares.
Sonda convexa (2-5 MHz)
Se utiliza para explorar zonas articulares más profundas como las caderas y la pelvis.
Doppler con PW/CW
Para evaluar el flujo vascular en tejidos inflamados o comprometidos.
Modo de mejora de la aguja
Para visualizar y guiar la colocación precisa de la aguja durante las aspiraciones y las inyecciones articulares.
Capacidades de imagen dinámica
Evaluar los deslizamientos tendinosos, la tensión ligamentosa y el pinzamiento en movimiento.
Fácil compartición de imágenes y conectividad EMR
Ideal para archivar imágenes sin problemas, cargar documentación y realizar consultas a distancia.
Software libre,
Escaneados ilimitados
Los ecógrafos portátiles de Suresult incluyen un potente software que le ofrece funciones ilimitadas sin coste adicional. Disfrute de DICOM y doppler de onda pulsada gratuitos, además de una interfaz fácil de usar en iOS, Android y Windows, para que pueda centrarse en ofrecer una atención de máxima calidad sin ningún coste de software.
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Modo B
- Longitud, área/circunferencia, ángulo, trazo, distancia
- Depth and angle readouts for needle and injection guidance
- Obstetric biometrics (gestational age, EFW) when your caseload needs them
Modo B+M
- Frecuencia cardiaca, tiempo, distancia
- Diámetro interno del ventrículo izquierdo (DIVId, DIVIs)
- Fracción de eyección (FE), Volumen sistólico (VS)
Modo B+PW
- Velocidad, frecuencia cardíaca, relación S/D, profundidad
- Medición automática del caudal de los recipientes
- Velocidad sistólica máxima (PS), velocidad diastólica final (ED)
- Velocidad máxima promediada en el tiempo (TAMAX), velocidad media promediada en el tiempo (TAMEAN)
- Índice de Pulsatilidad (PI), Índice de Resistividad (RI)
- Diámetro del vaso (DIAM), Caudal (FL)
Bucle de cine
Graba hasta 1000 fotogramas (≈165 segundos) de movimiento continuo para captar todos los detalles sutiles.
Función de asistencia a la perforación
Disfrute precisa en el plano y guías fuera del plano para aumentar su confianza durante las intervenciones.
Exportación flexible de archivos
Guarda y comparte tus escaneos sin esfuerzo en JPEG, MP4, PNG o DICOM formatos, integrándose perfectamente en su flujo de trabajo.
Expert Guidance
Talk to a Scanner Specialist
Tell Suresult about your daily workflow and get a personal scanner recommendation with an all-inclusive quote.
- Free scanner-fit consultation — probes, frequency and depth matched to your procedures
- All-inclusive quote — shipping, customs clearance and applicable taxes covered
- Fast delivery — ships within 24 hours, 1–7 days door to door
- No se requiere ninguna suscripción de software — iOS, Android and Windows apps included
- 30-day returns and 24/7 support
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PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES
Can I use a Suresult ultrasound device for guided joint injections?
Sí. Los dispositivos Suresult con sondas lineales de alta frecuencia y herramientas de visualización de agujas son excelentes para las inyecciones y aspiraciones guiadas. El Guía L10H El modelo añade incluso un realce dinámico de la aguja para casos difíciles.
¿Puede la ecografía Suresult explorar estructuras profundas como la cadera?
Sí. Las sondas convexas de Suresult (2-5 MHz) ofrecen una penetración profunda y una resolución nítida, lo que las hace ideales para obtener imágenes de articulaciones más profundas, como la cadera, comparables a las máquinas estándar de tamaño normal.
Is the Suresult ultrasound device easy to carry and use in the field?
All Suresult handheld ultrasounds are compact, weigh under 300g, and fit in your coat pocket. They’re also built with high-grade materials, are drop-tested, and rated for water and dust resistance. Which means you can carry them to house calls, sidelines, or satellite clinics. Just wirelessly connect to any phone or tablet and start scanning instantly.
¿Puedo utilizar la ecografía Suresult para el seguimiento postoperatorio?
Sí. Puede realizar un seguimiento de la cicatrización del tendón, comprobar si hay acumulaciones de líquido o controlar el tejido cicatricial utilizando sondas lineales o convexas. Todas las exploraciones se guardarán directamente en su dispositivo iOS o Android en formato apto para EMR para llevar un registro y compartirlo sin problemas.
¿Necesito una formación especial para utilizar eficazmente los ultrasonidos portátiles?
No mucho si ya está familiarizado con MSK POCUS u otros sistemas de ultrasonidos. La mayoría de los usuarios pueden sentirse cómodos en cuestión de horas. También ofrecemos soporte de onboarding si desea ayuda adicional.
