Dear medical workers, there are many kinds of forearm slings on the market. Now Medroot Medical will give you a simple clear explanation:
- Basic Neck-Hung Sling
The simplest design: only a cloth pocket for the forearm and one neck strap.
For mild sprains, soft tissue injuries, short-time temporary suspension.
Features: High pressure on the neck, easy to rub the neck after long use, weak support.
Suitable for: Patients who only need short emergency fixation or temporary clinic immobilization. - Wide Breathable Sling
Thickened soft pads on the neck and shoulder, main body made of mesh fabric.
The most common clinical type, fits distal radius fracture, wrist/elbow sprain, post-op regular suspension.
Features: Balances support and comfort, not stuffy even in hot summer.
Suitable for: Young, middle-aged and elderly patients who need to wear the sling for long hours every day. - Sling with Built-in Support Board
A hard plastic or metal board inside the pocket, fixes both the wrist and forearm.
For wrist fracture, metacarpal fracture, situations that need strict wrist movement limit.
Features: Stops the wrist from dropping, reduces swelling, offers much stronger support.
Suitable for: Patients after wrist or distal forearm surgery, who need to limit wrist movement strictly. - Enhanced Shoulder-Elbow Sling
Extra shoulder straps and underarm straps, some have elbow limit structures.
For shoulder dislocation, clavicle fracture, proximal humerus injury, limit large shoulder movement.
Features: Reduces arm shaking, avoids wrong pulling that may slow down healing.
Suitable for: Patients with rotator cuff injury, reduced shoulder dislocation or clavicle fracture.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Medroot Medical for more information.