Frequently Asked Questions
Which machine should I buy?
This sounds expensive. Is it worth it?
This sounds expensive. Is it worth it?
The machines you see above are $40,000... but the smaller handheld machines are amazing these days!
They only cost $4000 - $7500 and most have a 3 year warranty. Most surgeons will recoup this investment within 6 - 12 months by treating their patients with hyaluronic acid and PRP.
Some are wireless and can be a bit glitchy, while others
The machines you see above are $40,000... but the smaller handheld machines are amazing these days!
They only cost $4000 - $7500 and most have a 3 year warranty. Most surgeons will recoup this investment within 6 - 12 months by treating their patients with hyaluronic acid and PRP.
Some are wireless and can be a bit glitchy, while others are wired... but have a wire to get in the way.
For all major joints (except hips), you only need a linear probe.
Butterfly: Wired. Lower image quality. Works as both a linear and a curved probe. ~$4000.
Clarius: Wireless, High image quality. Linear probe ~$5000.
GE V Scan Air: Wireless, high image quality. Linear probe and a curved probe ~$6000
Lumify: Wired, high image quality. Linear probe ~$7500.
If you inject hips, you will want a curved probe for patients over 220lbs.
Butterfly: lower image quality, and works as both a linear and a curved probe for ~$4000.
GE V Scan Air: high image quality, and works as a linear probe and a curved probe for ~$6000
This sounds expensive. Is it worth it?
This sounds expensive. Is it worth it?
This sounds expensive. Is it worth it?
Imagine being able to inject cortisone, hyaluronic acid or PRP into any joint or tendon you want. Your patient would get immediate care. No waiting time for the local radiology group. What would that be worth to both you and your patient?
Imagine having some extra income to help pay for your office overhead. What would that be worth to
Imagine being able to inject cortisone, hyaluronic acid or PRP into any joint or tendon you want. Your patient would get immediate care. No waiting time for the local radiology group. What would that be worth to both you and your patient?
Imagine having some extra income to help pay for your office overhead. What would that be worth to both you and your clinic?
Imagine having that scanning training session literally happen right inside your own office so you don't have to travel to a course. What would that be worth to both you and your loved ones?
Imagine having a cadaver injection training session, one Sunday a month, just a short drive or flight away from your home. What would that be worth to both your and your loved ones?
Now... some orthopaedic surgeons may prefer to attend a full weekend scanning and injection course .
We also run 3-Day scanning and cadaver injection courses 12 times a year, under the banner of "Sport Medicine Ultrasound Canada."
Why should I learn this skill from you?
This sounds expensive. Is it worth it?
Why should I learn this skill from you?
In addition to Orthopedic Ultrasound we operate Sport Medicine Ultrasound Canada, which has become Canada's largest MSK injection training organization.
In 2020 we began training Orthopaedic Surgeons and noticed a strong desire this skill. But there were many barriers...
... not anymore.
For injection training, we simply meet at a cadaver
In addition to Orthopedic Ultrasound we operate Sport Medicine Ultrasound Canada, which has become Canada's largest MSK injection training organization.
In 2020 we began training Orthopaedic Surgeons and noticed a strong desire this skill. But there were many barriers...
... not anymore.
For injection training, we simply meet at a cadaver lab close to your home. (BC, AB, ON, QC)
For scanning training, we will come right to your office.
