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Ultrasound is not terribly useful in the diagnosis of fractures. It can detect certain types of fractures in kids under 12 or so, but can't rule out a fracture.

There are absolutely things a GP could use ultrasound for to rule in or out various diagnosis. A GP doesn't really need a "pocket" ultrasound though. A "normal" ultrasound would work just fine.

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I'd be curious as to what the payment model for a GP to own a conventional ultrasound machine would look like in Canada, the US, and the UK. It's my understanding that the pocket ultrasound at it's price point would essentially pay itself earlier on while serving a purpose of being a triage tool.

Given the size and cost of a conventional cart-based machine, I think the pocket one is more well suited.

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