Sling (medicine)
(Redirected from Arm sling)
| Sling | |
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| File:Orthopedics 2 -- Smart-Servier.png An arm sling on a person's right hand | |
| Other names | Arm sling |
| Specialty | {{#Statements:p1995}} |
A sling or arm sling is a device to limit movement of the shoulder and elbow, or protect the hand while an injury heals,[1] made of cloth or a similar material. The sling normally holds the forearm against the body, horizontally or higher.[2] A triangular bandage[1] or simply a strip of cloth may be used as a sling. Various purpose-made slings are available, ranging from simple strips to felt slings made to cushion the arm from elbow to wrist, with a neck strap, often using hook-and-loop fasteners on a felt body.[3]
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- ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value). Article describing broad arm, poly, and high arm slings, with advice on use.
- ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value). Page illustrating a variety of commercially available slings.
