Rheumatology ultrasound machines, compared by the exams you run
Synovitis grading at 16/20 MHz, tendon and enthesis checks, Power Doppler activity: handheld, from $2,300, with no subscription. Every Suresult model and the known brands, compared so the choice takes minutes.
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Real clinical footage: the wrist, elbow and follow-up exams a rheumatology clinic runs weekly.
簡単な回答
A rheumatology ultrasound machine is a high-frequency scanner used to grade synovitis, check tendons and entheses, and follow arthritis activity over time.
- 16–20 MHz resolution: small joints image at the frequency they deserve
- Power Doppler for inflammation: activity grading on synovium and entheses
- Instant documentation: cine loops and DICOM for treat-to-target follow-up
What it does all day
The four rheumatology exams, on one handheld
Small-joint synovitis
MCPs, PIPs and wrists at 16/20 MHz: synovial thickening, effusion and early erosions resolve at the frequency small joints demand.
Tendon and enthesis checks
Common extensor and flexor origins, Achilles and patellar insertions: enthesitis shows as thickening and a lost fibrillar pattern, read in seconds.
Power Doppler activity
Active inflammation lights up. Semi-quantitative grading on synovium and entheses supports treat-to-target decisions at every visit.
事後報告書
Exams store locally with JPEG, MP4, PNG and DICOM export. The image from twelve weeks ago sits next to today's, and disease activity becomes visible over time.
Technique basics
How a joint ultrasound scan comes together
- Start at the highest frequency.
Small joints image best at 16/20 MHz with depth pulled up to the first centimetre.
The 20 MHz model: L20Pro - Sweep the standard views.
Dorsal wrist and MCP views cover most synovitis questions; compare left against right.
Dorsal wrist view 
Grade activity with power Doppler.Greyscale shows the swelling; power Doppler shows whether the synovium is active.
Power Doppler, buyer capture
Save the sweep, not the still.Cine loops with DICOM export let the follow-up compare motion with motion.
Cine + DICOM settings
What the research says
The evidence for ultrasound in rheumatology
- Finds what X-ray misses.
Sonography detected more bone erosions than radiography in early rheumatoid arthritis.
Wakefield et al., Arthritis Rheum 2000 - Beats clinical examination.
European guidance: ultrasound is more sensitive than examination for detecting synovitis.
Colebatch et al., Ann Rheum Dis 2013 - A standardised score exists.
EULAR-OMERACT combined grading makes synovitis scoring consistent and repeatable.
D’Agostino et al., RMD Open 2017
Buyer reports
From clinicians scanning joints
“The Suresult high-frequency linear probe is excellent for musculoskeletal assessments, like identifying tendon tears or muscle strains. The wireless function lets me move freely around the clinic. It is not ideal for deeper exams, though, so I use it only for joints and superficial work. Excellent for quick diagnostics!”
Measured on this hardware
Carpal tunnel, measured and not guessed
Median nerve cross-sectional area at the wrist is the standard screening measurement when carpal tunnel syndrome is the question, and on this hardware it is a trace-and-read step. A neurologist buyer sent this capture from his D3Ultra: nerve traced, area on screen, saved into the exam record.
“Median nerve area measured at the wrist.” — Enrique Botia Paniagua, neurologist · buyer report
Pick your model
Best rheumatology ultrasound machine? It depends on your day
MOST CHOSENSmall joints are your dayL20Pro
Small joints are your dayL20ProMCPs, PIPs, wrists and entheses at 16/20 MHz with Power Doppler grading, the highest-frequency model.
$3,720 L20Pro · 256 elementsBuy nowView L20Pro →
Mixed clinic, deeper reachL14ProSmall joints plus shoulders, hips and deeper tendon work: 10/14 MHz to 80 mm keeps both in one probe.
$3,441 L14Pro · 256 elementsBuy nowView L14Pro →
Starting out, budget firstL14Start at 10/14 MHz with the L14; step up to 16/20 MHz when the budget allows.
$2,139 L14 · fromBuy nowView L14 →スキャナーの比較
Five Suresult models for a rheumatology ultrasound machine
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| モデル | 価格 | 頻度 | 深さ | 最適 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 L20Pro | $3,720 | 16/20 MHz | 10・20・30・40 mm | Small joints, entheses, Power Doppler synovitis |
 L20 | $2,790 | 16/20 MHz | 10–40 mm | Same frequency band, standard platform |
 L14Pro | $3,441 | 10/14 MHz | 20・40・60・80 mm | Small joints + deeper shoulders and hips |
 L14 | $2,139 | 10/14 MHz | 20–55 mm | Entry linear model for mixed MSK |
 D3Ultra | $2,976 | 7.5/10 + 3.2/5 MHz | 20–100 mm linear | Rheumatology sharing one scanner with broader POCUS |
Against the known brands
Suresult vs Clarius, Butterfly and GE Vscan for rheumatology
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 Suresult model |  クラリアス L20 HD3 |  バタフライiQ3 |  GE Vscan Air CL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 頻度 | 16/20 MHz (L20 family) | 8～20メガヘルツ | 1–12 MHz single chip | 3–12 MHz linear side |
| Device price | $2,139–$3,720, published | $5,395 published | $3,899 published | $4,999 published |
| サブスクリプション | なし — software included | $595/year membership, or $2,500 one-time option | 必須: $299–$420/year | subscription-enabled Digital Tools |
| Landed cost | Duties + shipping included, 1–7 days | US list, duties extra | US list, duties extra | US list, duties extra |
| Regulatory registrations | FDA 510(k) · ISO 13485 · EU MDR (CE) · TGA · ANVISA · Health Canada | FDA 510(k) | FDA 510(k) | FDA 510(k) |
Where Suresult wins
- 20 MHz where joints live.The highest published frequency in this comparison, tuned for small-joint detail.
- Power + Color Doppler standard.Synovitis activity grading is never a paid tier.
- The checkout price is the landed price.Duties and shipping included, delivered in 1–7 days.
- Registered where you practice.FDA 510(k) · ISO 13485 · EU MDR (CE) · TGA · ANVISA · Health Canada.
The five-year math
Clarius's $595/year membership is $2,975 by year five, more than an entire L14 costs today. Butterfly's required plan adds $1,495–$2,100.
L14, paid onceClarius L20 HD3: scanner + membership= $2,975 in fees alone by year five
Three models, decided in one line
Not sure which model fits your clinic?
One conversation gets a direct recommendation: the right Suresult probe, or an honest “neither.”
リウマチのためのトップクラスの携帯型超音波診断装置
Suresultの高性能超音波診断装置で、確実な評価を行い、正確な関節注射を導き、腱や神経を評価します。
L20Pro
L20Pro 16/20 MHz 高周波リニア超音波装置（美容、皮膚、および表在性筋骨格系用）
頻度： 16/20 MHz
スキャンの深さ 10・20・30・40 mm
リウマチ学
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L24Pro
L24Pro 18/24 MHz 256エレメント フィラー用美顔超音波プローブ
頻度： 18/24 MHz
スキャンの深さ 10/15/20/25mm
リウマチ学
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D3Ultra
D3Ultra凸型リニアフェーズド多目的ハンドヘルド超音波
頻度： コンベックス/フェーズドプローブ 3.2/5.0MHz リニアプローブ 7.5/10MHz
スキャンの深さ リニア：20-100mm、コンベックス＆フェーズド：90-300mm
リウマチ学
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リウマチ用ハンドヘルド超音波を購入する前に考慮すべきこと
関節、腱、神経の画像診断に最適な、多彩な周波数範囲と高度なソフトウェア互換性を備えた装置をお選びください。
Before you buy
What to check before buying a rheumatology ultrasound machine
Does the frequency actually cover your joints?
Whether you search for a rheumatology ultrasound system or a handheld scanner, the checklist is the same. MCP and PIP synovitis reads best at 16 MHz and above; shoulders and hips need reach below 10 MHz. If your clinic does both, the honest answer is the L14Pro's 10/14 MHz at 80 mm, or two probes.
Is Power Doppler included, or an upgrade?
On every Suresult scanner on this page Power Doppler ships as standard; inflammatory activity grading in arthritis follow-up is not an add-on. Check the membership tier tables before assuming the same elsewhere.
What does documentation look like in real follow-up?
Treat-to-target means the image from twelve weeks ago must be findable. Suresult software stores exams locally with export to JPEG, MP4, PNG and DICOM. No cloud fee gate.
What is the real five-year cost?
Add the device price to five years of any membership fee, then add import duties if the list price is US-only. The comparison table above does that math per brand.
Is a handheld ultrasound good enough for rheumatology?
For small-joint, tendon and enthesis work, a 16/20 MHz handheld linear probe covers the exams rheumatologists run most. A cart system adds elastography and vendor scoring packages; a handheld adds being in the room at every visit, from $2,300.
What frequency is best for small-joint ultrasound?
16 MHz and above for MCPs, PIPs and wrists: synovial thickening and erosions in the first 20 mm resolve clearly there. The L20 and L20Pro run 16/20 MHz; shoulders and hips need the deeper 10/14 MHz L14.
Can I grade synovitis with Power Doppler on a handheld?
Yes. Power Doppler ships as standard on every scanner on this page, and on-screen grading of synovial and entheseal signal supports treat-to-target follow-up.
Do these scanners work for arthritis follow-up visits?
That is their main use as an arthritis ultrasound device: store the exam, recall it at the next visit, and compare disease activity side by side. No subscription or cloud fee is involved.
Keep learning
Reading that answers the next questions
Which handheld ultrasound is the most accurate?
The measurement study to read before choosing a probe.
Read the study → Point-of-care ultrasound: uses, devices and trainingThe POCUS primer: where handhelds fit, and how clinics adopt them.
Read the guide → Sonosite handheld 2026: discontinued and alternativesWhat happened to the iViz line, and what replaces it today.
Read the update →
Linear Array Probe (7.5–24 MHz)
Ideal for assessing small joints, tendons, and superficial soft tissue changes in rheumatoid arthritis.
Curved Array Probe (3.2/5.0 MHz)
大柄な患者の腰や肩をより深く評価するために。
PW/CW付きドップラー
高感度カラードプラで活動性滑膜炎を検出し、炎症を定量化し、DMARDの決定を導くこと。
ニードルアシスト機能
超音波ガイド下での正確な副腎皮質ステロイド注射を支援し、ステロイドの無駄を減らします。
アプリを統合したコンパクトなデザイン
タブレットやスマートフォンとシームレスに同期し、ベッドサイドでの文書化や患者教育を即座に行うことができます。
画像の自動最適化
ゲイン、深度、コントラストを調整し、時間のかかる手動キャリブレーションなしで最適な鮮明度を実現します。
フリーソフト、
無制限スキャン
Suresultのハンドヘルド超音波診断装置には、追加費用なしで無制限の機能を提供する強力なソフトウェアが付属しています。無料のDICOMとパルス波ドップラーに加え、iOS、Android、Windowsのユーザーフレンドリーなインターフェースをお楽しみください。
フルプラットフォーム対応、ライフタイム 無料アップグレード
細部まで撮影、正確にガイド、簡単に共有
オールインワンソリューションで超音波検査のワークフローを改善します。すべてのスキャンで、正確さ、シンプルさ、効率性を実感してください。
17以上の専門プリセット
コンベックス / フェーズドプローブ
リニアプローブ
27 精密診断のための自動測定
迅速でリアルタイムな評価のためのツール一式で作業を簡素化します。
Bモード
- 長さ、面積/円周、角度、トレース、距離
- Depth and angle readouts for needle and injection guidance
- Obstetric biometrics (gestational age, EFW) when your caseload needs them
B+Mモード
- 心拍数、時間、距離
- 左室内径（LVIDd、LVIDs）
- 駆出率（EF）、ストローク量（SV）
B+PWモード
- 速度、心拍数、S/D比、深度
- 自動容器流量測定
- 収縮期ピーク速度(PS)、拡張末期速度(ED)
- 時間平均最大速度(TAMAX)、時間平均平均平均速度(TAMEAN)
- 脈動指数（PI）、抵抗指数（RI）
- 容器直径（DIAM）、流量（FL）
シネループ
最大記録 1000フレーム（≒165秒） 微妙なディテールまでとらえる連続的な動き。
パンクアシスト機能
正確にお楽しみください 面内 そして 面外ガイド 介入時の自信を高めるために
柔軟なファイルエクスポート
でスキャンしたデータを簡単に保存、共有できます。 JPEG、MP4、PNG、またはDICOM フォーマットで、ワークフローとシームレスに統合できます。
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
- ソフトウェアのサブスクリプションは不要です — iOS, Android and Windows apps included
- 30-day returns and 24/7 support
Live chat opens right here — no forms, no waiting.
よくあるご質問
Suresultの画像は、手指や足指のような小さな関節に対して十分に詳細ですか？
Suresultの高周波リニアプローブ（最大22 MHz）は、表在構造の分解能に優れています。そのため、手、足、足首の小さな関節の撮影に理想的です。関節包、滑膜の増殖、びらん、早期疾患の微妙な変化まで見ることができます。
Suresult超音波検査を使って、病気の進行や寛解をモニターできますか？
Suresultは滑膜の炎症、びらん、ドップラー信号強度を経時的に追跡するのに役立ちます。これらの客観的な測定により、治療効果の評価、治療計画の調整、患者との意思決定の共有が容易になります。特に、RA、PsA、その他の慢性リウマチ疾患の長期モニタリングに有用です。
Suresultはクリニックのワークフローにどのように統合されますか？
Suresultは、ポケットに入るほど軽量で、数秒でスキャンできる柔軟な設計です。診察の合間に迅速な評価を行ったり、スキャン画像をEMRに保存したり、暗号化されたWi-Fi経由で共有したりすることができます。携帯性に優れているため、スケジュールの遅延がなく、その場で診断や治療計画を立てることができます。
Suresultハンドヘルド機器を使用するには、超音波検査の経験が必要ですか？
そうとは限りません。超音波を使用したことがない場合は、短いPOCUS(Point-of-Care Ultrasound)トレーニングコースで十分です。Suresultのインターフェースはユーザーフレンドリーで、臨床医が直感的に操作できるように設計されています。すでに筋骨格系の画像診断に慣れている人にとって、学習曲線はほとんどありません。
Suresultは炎症性関節痛と変性関節痛の鑑別に有効ですか？
そうです。ドップラーやグレースケール画像を使えば、関節腔の狭小化や骨棘のような変形性関節症の変化とは対照的に、活動性の滑膜炎、びらん、滑液包炎を検出することができ、より正確で個別の治療計画を立てることができます。
