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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Most fractures of the proximal humerus can be treated without surgery if the bone fragments are not severely out of position (displaced). If surgery is necessary, it usually involves: 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. 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. You will go home from the ward with a dressing over your wound. The nursing staff will give you dressings to use at home and tell you about when and where to get your stitches out. This is usually about ten days after your surgery.

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. 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. 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. 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.

Review Date 12/12/2022

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. When dressing your upper body place your operated arm into your clothes first for comfort. When undressing remove your operated arm last. 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. Other options on the market resemble traditional slings, but they may have additional means to keep the arm and shoulder still. 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.

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. Surgery is necessary when the fracture has broken through the skin, or the bone is severely out of place. More recently, there is some evidence that surgical repair of certain types of clavicle fractures can be beneficial. The physiotherapist will have shown you how to remove and apply your sling on the ward but below is a link if you need some assistance.Because the scapula is protected by the chest and surrounding muscles, it is not easily fractured. Therefore, fractures of the scapula are usually caused by high-energy trauma, such as a high-speed motor vehicle collision. Scapula fractures often occur with simultaneous (at the same time) injuries to the chest. Shoulder Dislocation