Arm Sling & Shoulder Immobilizer – Recommended for effective shoulder immobilisation and arm support following shoulder surgery, shoulder dislocation or shoulder injury. Available in 4 sizes. (Small)

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Place the chest band where you want it to be. Your device may have a specific part that goes on the side of the injured shoulder. The underlying associated soft-tissue injury (either to the rotator cuff or the capsulolabral complex) We advise you to sleep in any comfortable position. However, sleeping on your operated shoulder will probably increase your pain. Your sling will need to remain on during the night. When dressing your upper body place your operated arm into your clothes first for comfort. When undressing remove your operated arm last.

Surgery involves realignment of the bones and fixation of the fracture fragments with plates and screws. Shoulder Separations (Acromioclavicular Joint) These help immobilizers keep their shape after weeks of use, and even stand up to the rigors of multiple injuries.There will be some pain and discomfort after your surgery. You should take painkillers as prescribed, do not wait for your pain to worsen prior to taking pain relief. Ensure your sling is in correct position; your arm should rest in it across your stomach with your elbow at 90 degrees. Your arm should feel fully supported by the sling. Other options on the market resemble traditional slings, but they may have additional means to keep the arm and shoulder still. The great advantage of these is that they won’t slip below the ideal healing position like torso-only models might, and they don’t have to be tightened around your stomach, making them both more comfortable and potentially better for healing.

Once you’ve decided on a style, you’ll want to investigate the material quality and breathability of a given model. If you have any sensitivity to certain fabrics, make sure that the option you’ve got your eye on doesn’t contain any of them. Certain materials will breathe better than others, as well, and you might find an immobilizer particularly uncomfortable in a humid climate if it doesn’t breathe well. Those early Egyptian texts suggested cotton wraps as a means of immobilization, and cloth of varying materials was the primary way to keep limbs still during the healing process for the next several millennia. The use of wood and leather in the creation of splints and similar immobilization devices was fairly common, as well, though simple cloth was more commonplace, especially among the lower classes who were more strapped for spare materials. Your healthcare provider will teach you how to put on your immobilizer. The following are general guidelines to help you remember what your provider teaches you: Custom Arm Sling : For patients with unique needs, custom arm slings can be tailored to provide optimal support and comfort during the healing process. Hook the wrist strap to the chest band. Wrap the wrist band around your wrist. Make sure your hand can move freely. You will need to move your hand and wiggle your fingers to prevent stiffness.

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The Toddobra Cool Mesh, Custom SLR Split Strap, Medized Arm Immobilizer, and Quanquer Grey offer a bit more mobility of the joint, but still keep it supported to allow for healing to take place. They all let you use your limb somewhat, since you can move it away from the body if you want to grab a lightweight object, but still reduce strain on the joint because you won't have the weight of the arm pulling against it all the time. You'll also be more conscious of having an injury, making it less likely that you try and use the arm for something you shouldn't. After that you will do exercises the therapist teaches you at home. These will help increase the strength in your shoulder and the muscles around your shoulder. Most fractures of the scapula can be treated without surgery. Treatment involves immobilization with a sling or shoulder immobilizer, icing, and pain medications. The patient will be examined for additional injuries. It is normal to have some swelling/ bruising around your shoulder and down your arm or chest. Often this is worse following trauma or more complicated surgeries. Bruising can be more common if you are medication to thin your blood. You can reduce swelling in your hand and elbow by ensuring you complete the exercises provided and ensuring your sling is applied correctly. If your sling is too loose your arm will hang downwards allowing swelling to gather in your fingers and hand. Fractures of the clavicle or the proximal humerus can be caused by a direct blow to the area from a fall, collision, or motor vehicle collision.