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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The underlying associated soft-tissue injury (either to the rotator cuff or the capsulolabral complex)

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. If showering you can remove your arm from your sling and let it hang by your side. Do not lift your arm to assist with washing. To clean under your operated arm, lean to that side so there is a gap between your body and arm, do not lift your operated arm. Along those lines, a shoulder immobilizer will also help prevent you from making any large, reactive movements that could do real damage. This is both a practical and psychological effect. On the practical side, the immobilizer will prevent your arm from extending in a reactive manner (like when something falls in front of you and you instinctively try to catch it with your bad arm, for example). On the psychological side, having your arm pinned to your body will help your brain eliminate it as an option for reactive movements. 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.

When should I call my doctor?

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. 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: Support and protection of the shoulder are important after injuries and surgery. Slings and immobilizers hold and safeguard the shoulder during healing. Those of you who have had shoulder surgery know that wearing a sling or immobilizer for several weeks is one of the least favorite parts of the recovery process. Getting the immobilizer on and off can be cumbersome, confusing, and may require some help. Wearing the sling feels unnatural, hot, and uncomfortable. However, use of a sling or shoulder immobilizer is a necessary evil for a good recovery! Mayo Clinic has published a number of videos to review use of slings and immobilizers. Links to these videos are provided below. Are all slings and immobilizers the same? 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.

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.

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. Pediatric Arm Sling : Specifically designed for children, these slings are smaller in size and come in a variety of fun patterns and colors to make the recovery process more enjoyable for young patients. If you had rotator cuff surgery or other ligament or labral surgery, you need to be careful with your shoulder. Ask the surgeon what arm movements are safe to do. Patients who typically use arm slings include those recovering from fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, and surgeries involving the arm, wrist, or hand. Additionally, individuals with chronic conditions, such as arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome, may also benefit from using an arm sling for added support and pain relief. When recovering from an injury or surgery, it is typically best to use your sling or immobilizer the majority of the day and night. However, the immobilizer does come off to get dressed, take a shower, and perform physical therapy exercises. In addition, whenever sitting in a nice chair or couch, it is perfectly reasonable to remove the immobilizer completely and let the forearm rest on your lap. On the contrary, when being active, especially outside, or when going to sleep, the shoulder immobilizer provides protection and should be used. The shoulder immobilizer also functions a sign to others: if you attend a family reunion or a gathering of friends with your immobilizer on, people will be more careful around you! Most common mistakes when using a shoulder sling or immobilizer