Clinicians worldwide rely on handheld ultrasound to improve accuracy, reduce complications, and streamline care. This library highlights independent studies and clinical papers across key specialties, showcasing how handheld imaging supports confident, real-time decision-making.
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Peer-Reviewed Evidence for Handheld Ultrasound Across Specialties
AESTHETICS
A comparison of five point-of-care ultrasound devices for ophthalmology and facial aesthetics
Park et al.
Evaluates image quality and usability across leading handheld devices for precise ocular and facial assessment.
Skin ultrasonography and magnetic resonance; new clinical applications and instrumentation
Zemstov, A.
Reviews emerging high-frequency technology for skin layers, fillers, and regenerative applications.
Ultrasound-guided gluteal augmentation with hyaluronic acid
Ravera, K.
Demonstrates improved safety and injection control during HA gluteal augmentation.
Using ultrasound to prevent complications
Al Mukhtar, Z.
Discusses ultrasound as a critical tool for safe filler practice.
High-Resolution Ultrasound-Guided Facial Adipose Tissue Restructuring: A Precise Approach to Rejuvenation in a Clinical Case
Velazco et al.
Uses high-resolution ultrasound to evaluate facial tissue changes after adipostructuring, supporting more precise, measurable, and evidence-based rejuvenation.
Facial Skin Revitalization With CPM-HA20G (Hyaluronic Acid + Glycerol): A Comparative Case Series Using Three Delivery Techniques With Ultrasound Confirmation
Booysen and Lin.
Compares three techniques for delivering a hyaluronic acid skin booster, using ultrasound to confirm product placement, safety, and facial rejuvenation outcomes.
PLASTIC SURGERY
Static Injection, Migration, and Equalization (SIME) for safer BBL
Pazmiño & Del Vecchio
Introduces an ultrasound-guided technique that improves safety and symmetry in gluteal fat grafting.
High-frequency ultrasound imaging for Stage III cellulite
Intagliata et al.
Presents a structural classification of cellulite using high-frequency imaging.
Dedicated ultrasonography vs MRI for breast implant evaluation
De Faria Castro Fleury et al.
Compares handheld ultrasound and MRI for implant assessment.
Comparison of PECS I Block and Local Anesthetic Infiltration for Pain Management in Breast Augmentation
Ersan & Koner
Compares ultrasound-guided PECS I block with local anesthetic infiltration, showing improved early pain control after breast augmentation.
Integrating Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) in Plastic Surgery at an Academic-Community Hospital
Ramji et al.
Evaluates PoCUS in plastic surgery, showing improved procedural guidance and reduced need for diagnostic imaging referrals.
Optimizing liposuction in lipedema patients: A novel approach with perioperative and intraoperative ultrasound
Munoz et al.
Uses perioperative ultrasound to improve precision, document fat reduction, and enhance safety during lipedema liposuction.
HOSPITAL / ACUTE CARE
Accuracy of handheld ultrasound in prostate morphology measurement
Moussaoui et al.
Assesses handheld accuracy vs surgical pathology in prostate volume estimation.
Accuracy in identifying hepatic steatosis
Bath et al.
Compares handheld ultrasound with cart-based systems for liver fat detection.
AI-enabled POCUS for breast cancer risk stratification
Malherbe et al.
Demonstrates how handheld ultrasound with AI supports early breast cancer assessment in low-resource care.
PRIMARY CARE
Accuracy of portable ultrasound for obstetric biometry
Rittenhouse et al.
Validates handheld accuracy for fetal measurements in routine prenatal care.
Cardiovascular examination using handheld ultrasound
Jenkins et al.
Shows how handheld imaging enhances bedside cardiac assessment.
Periprostatic nerve block using handheld ultrasound
Hamouda et al.
Illustrates improved precision for prostate pain management.
Multiparametric imaging for MASLD
Al-Huneidi et al.
Demonstrates handheld ultrasound as a comprehensive tool for liver disease evaluation.
A Deep Learning Model to automate bladder volume using Clarius Handheld Ultrasound
Maher R1, Welch J1, Wiley J1, Uniyal N2, Raimi W2, Potma M2
1. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Georgia, USA, 2. Clarius, Vancouver, Canada
Evaluation of image quality in five different handheld ultrasound devices and analysis of various impact factors
Naas et al.
Compares five handheld ultrasound systems, finding Clarius devices produced image quality closest to the high-end reference system.
MSK / SPORTS MEDICINE
Handheld vs cart-based ultrasound for carpal tunnel diagnosis
Yagobian, Wallace, & Fowler
Shows comparable performance to traditional systems for median nerve evaluation.
Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in the Evaluation of the Medial Hamstrings
Manske, Wolfe, Page, & Voight
Manske et al., “Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in the Evaluation of the Medial Hamstrings.” IJSPT, Vol. 21, Issue 5, 2026
Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in the Evaluation of the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex
Manske RC, Wolfe C, Page P, Voight M.
Shows how MSK ultrasound helps assess hard-to-diagnose TFCC and DRUJ wrist injuries.
Diagnostic ultrasound of the median nerve
Wolfe, C.
Demonstrates reliability of handheld imaging for MSK nerve assessment.