What are shoulder arm slings?

2025-03-04

Shoulder Arm sling is a device used to support and secure a patient's arm, typically made of soft materials with comfortable fit and adjustable functionality to meet the needs of different patients The main function of shoulder arm sling is to relieve pressure on the arm, alleviate pain, and promote healing of arm fractures or surgical sites. Choose the appropriate type of shoulder sling: Based on the doctor's advice and personal needs, choose the appropriate type of shoulder arm sling, such as COTTON ARM SLING, medical vest brace, shoulder brace with pillow,medical device humeral fracture brace, forearm sling, shoulder pads,shoulder brace with pillow or metal stays etc.

Shoulder Arm sling are suitable for the following situations:

1. Arm fracture: used to support and fix the fracture site of the arm, promote fracture healing,such as medical device humeral fracture brace,medical vest brace.

2. Arm surgery: Used after arm surgery to provide necessary support, reduce arm burden, and promote surgical site recovery such as cotton arm sling,shoulder brace with pillow etc .

3. Joint sprain or strain: Relieve the symptoms of joint sprain or strain, provide additional support and fixation SUCH AS COTTON ARM SLING, medical vest brace.

4. Arm muscle injury: Relieve pain by providing support and reducing load such as COTTON ARM SLING.

5. Reduce fatigue and stress caused by prolonged use of hands .

What is the difference between a shoulder immobilizer and an arm sling? COTTON ARM SLING feature a pouch (or envelope) of material that the arm rests in. Immobilizers are more advanced versions of a shoulder sling. They are typically used for more serious injuries or after procedures like rotator cuff surgery and are designed to completely restrict movement of the shoulder joint.

How to sleep with a sling:

Sleep position: Consider sleeping on your back or on the unaffected side with a pillow supporting your injured arm. 

Pillow support: Use pillows to support your arm and prevent it from falling or moving during sleep. 

Loosen the sling: If you're having difficulty sleeping in a sling, ask your provider if you can loosen it slightly or if there are other strategies to improve your sleep. 

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