The purpose of a sling is to support an injured body part, and reduce the movement of that part in order to help with the healing process.
a collar and cuff sling is used for:elbow injuries (it is used to keep pressure of the elbow)shoulder injuries.injury to the collar bone(the latter two are mainly treated with a normal arm sling)
If you have a cast on, casts that go up to just below the elbow won't need a sling. If the cast is above the elbow, a sling is often uses but is not vital to heal the arm.
A sling is used to hold and support an injured limb, typically an arm. However, on its own, a sling does not restrict movement in all directions. A second securement - known as a swath, is therefore used. In the context of an arm sling, a swath is a piece of cloth wrapped over the sling and humerus, around the torso and under the opposite shoulder. This reduces movement of the injured arm in the transverse plane much better than with the sling alone.
A sling is used to keep the injured arm against the chest.
A sling is used to keep the injured arm against the chest.
A sling is used to keep the injured arm against the chest.
A sling is used to keep the injured arm against the chest.
Splint injuries:The sling and swath is used for all upper extremities. The sling supports the injured extremity and immobilizes the lower arm, while the swath functionally immobilizes the shoulder and keeps the arm from "chicken winging" outward.
A sling is used to keep the injured arm against the chest.
A sling is used to keep the injured arm against the chest.
A sling is used to keep the injured arm against the chest.