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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If you wear a shoulder immobilizer, you can loosen it only at the wrist strap and straighten your arm at your elbow. Be careful not to move your shoulder when you do this. Do not take the immobilizer off all the way unless the surgeon tells you it is OK. 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. 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.

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 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. Professional athletes and manual laborers are often treated with surgery, but the results can be unpredictable depending on the specific injury and activity demands after the operation. Shoulder Dislocations (Glenohumeral Joint)

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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

Anterior (toward the front) dislocations of the shoulder are caused by the arm being forcefully twisted outward (external rotation) when the arm is above the level of the shoulder. These injuries can occur from many different causes, including a fall or a direct blow to the shoulder. 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.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.