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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You probably heard it pretty early on in your life, especially if you were a rambunctious or athletic child who suffered an injury or two: the healing process requires rest, ice, compression, and elevation. The first item on that list is what shoulder immobilizers concern themselves with, but the history of the technique far predates your first childhood injury. 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. Acromioclavicular Joint (AC Joint) Adhesive capsulitis Arthritis Arthrodesis Arthroscopy Avascular necrosis Biceps Biceps rupture Biceps tear Biceps tenodesis Brachial plexus Bristow Calcific tendonitis clavicle Coracoid Coronoid fracture Elbow Elbow arthroscopy Elbow injury Elbow MCL Elbow pain Elbow prosthesis Elbow replacement Elbow stiffness Fracture Fracture dislocation Frozen shoulder Fusion Heterotopic ossification infection Instability Labrum Latarjet Lateral epicondylitis Long thoracic nerve lymphedema MDI Multidirectional instability Osteotomy Pectoralis major transfer Pectoralis minor Physical therapy posterior shoulder instability Proximal humerus fracture Radial head fracture Reverse shoulder Rheumatoid arthritis Rotator cuff Scapular dyskinesis Scapular winging Serratus anterior Shoulder Shoulder arthritis Shoulder arthroscopy Shoulder dislocation Shoulder instability Shoulder pain Shoulder prosthesis Shoulder replacement shoulder separation Shoulder stiffness Sling/Immobilizer Snapping Scapula Sport shoulder injuries Sternoclavicular joint subscapularis Suprascapular nerve Tendon transfers Tennis elbow Terrible triad Three-D printing Tommy John Weaver-Dunn Archives Archives Social Custom Arm Sling : For patients with unique needs, custom arm slings can be tailored to provide optimal support and comfort during the healing process. 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.

Other options on the market resemble traditional slings, but they may have additional means to keep the arm and shoulder still. 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 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. 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. Shoulder immobilizers also position your shoulder in a manner that can optimize healing. If an immobilizer froze your arm somewhere above your head, it would likely take you much longer to heal, and you might even heal in the wrong way. But an immobilizer will ensure that tendons or muscles that need time to repair will do so in a manner that’s ergonomic to the natural flow of the joint, preventing the buildup of unnecessary scar tissue and helping you return to the full mobility you enjoyed before the injury. How To Choose The Right Immobilizer For Your Injury

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Surgery involves realignment of the bones and fixation of the fracture fragments with plates and screws. Shoulder Separations (Acromioclavicular Joint) There are several types of arm slings available to cater to the unique needs of individuals. Some of the most common styles include: The underlying associated soft-tissue injury (either to the rotator cuff or the capsulolabral complex)

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. 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. 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:These help immobilizers keep their shape after weeks of use, and even stand up to the rigors of multiple injuries. Treatment of shoulder separations is based on the severity of the injury as well as the direction of the separation and the physical requirements of the patient. When dressing your upper body place your operated arm into your clothes first for comfort. When undressing remove your operated arm last. Shoulder Immobilizer : This type of sling provides additional stability by immobilizing both the arm and shoulder. It consists of a standard arm sling with an additional strap that wraps around the body and holds the arm close to the chest. Shoulder immobilizers are often prescribed for patients with shoulder dislocations or fractures.

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. The patient is given some mild sedation and pain medicine, usually through an intravenous (IV) line. Often, the physician will move the shoulder until the joint is realigned. Realignment is confirmed on an X-ray, and the shoulder is then placed in a sling or special brace.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.

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. 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. 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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Surgery typically involves fixation of the fracture with plates and screws or rods inside the bone. Discuss the risks and benefits of this operation with your surgeon. Proximal Humerus Fractures If you’re in any similar situation, whether you’ve suffered a rotator cuff injury or you’ve found another way to damage your shoulder, you’re going to want to get your hands on a shoulder immobilizer. You’ll find it effective in a number of ways.