📏Sizing Guide

Most simple slings are one-size-adjustable with a strap that goes around the neck. Adjust the strap length so your elbow is bent at 90 degrees and your hand is slightly above elbow height.

💡Tips & Tricks

Keep your elbow bent at a right angle. Your hand and wrist should be supported inside the sling. Adjust the neck strap so the sling holds your arm comfortably without pulling your neck to one side. Use the included waist strap if available to prevent the arm from swinging.

⚠️Common Mistakes

Hanging your arm too low in the sling puts extra strain on your neck and shoulder. Also, not using a waist strap allows the arm to swing and can cause pain at the injury site.

📏Sizing Guide

Ultraslings typically come in standard sizes (S, M, L, XL) based on arm length and body size. Check the specific model's sizing guide. Your surgical team may specify the exact model.

💡Tips & Tricks

Follow your surgeon's instructions for the abduction pillow angle. Keep the sling on at all times unless instructed otherwise, including during sleep. Use the exercise ball if provided for gentle hand squeezing to maintain circulation.

⚠️Common Mistakes

Removing the sling too early or adjusting the abduction angle without your surgeon's guidance can compromise your surgical repair. Do not use the arm for lifting or reaching while in the sling.

📏Sizing Guide

Most cuff and collar slings are one-size-adjustable, consisting of a soft strap that loops around the neck and a cuff that supports the wrist. The wrist cuff should sit at the level of the opposite shoulder when adjusted correctly.

💡Tips & Tricks

Unlike a triangular sling, the cuff and collar lets the arm hang in a natural position, which uses gravity to help align certain humerus fractures. Adjust the loop length so the wrist sits at the level of the opposite shoulder. Wear at all times unless your provider says otherwise.

⚠️Common Mistakes

Lifting the elbow up like in a regular sling defeats the purpose of the cuff and collar. The arm should hang freely. A loop set too long lets the arm pull down on the neck strap and may slip off the wrist.

📏Sizing Guide

Measure the circumference of your upper arm at its widest point. Match to the manufacturer's size chart. The brace should wrap around the upper arm from just below the shoulder to just above the elbow.

💡Tips & Tricks

Wrap the brace snugly around your upper arm and close the straps. The brace works by compressing the soft tissue, which holds the bone fragments in alignment. Tighten daily as swelling decreases. Most patients also use a cuff and collar sling along with this brace.

⚠️Common Mistakes

A brace that is too loose will not align the fracture. A brace that is too tight can cause pain, skin breakdown, or restrict circulation. Check skin daily for redness or pressure spots, especially over bony areas.

📏Sizing Guide

Humeral sleeves come in standard sizes based on upper arm circumference. Match to the manufacturer's size chart. The sleeve should cover from just below the shoulder to just above the elbow.

💡Tips & Tricks

Pull the sleeve onto your upper arm so it fully covers the area under your fracture brace. The sleeve wicks moisture and protects skin from the brace closures. Most patients keep one or two extra sleeves on hand so one can be washed while the other is worn.

⚠️Common Mistakes

Skipping the sleeve under a fracture brace causes skin irritation, sweat buildup, and odor. A sleeve that bunches or wrinkles under the brace creates pressure points. Smooth it flat before closing the brace.

📏Sizing Guide

Hemi slings typically come in sizes based on body height or shoulder-to-elbow length. Some are one-size-adjustable. The sling should lift the weight of the arm off the shoulder joint without forcing the elbow up.

💡Tips & Tricks

A hemi sling is designed to be worn during standing and walking, when gravity pulls on a weak arm. Many patients remove it when seated with the arm supported on a pillow or armrest. The goal is to reduce shoulder pain and prevent further joint damage, not to immobilize.

⚠️Common Mistakes

Wearing a hemi sling continuously can lead to elbow stiffness and tight shoulder muscles. Coordinate with your therapist about when to wear it. A sling that lifts the elbow too high can pull the shoulder forward and worsen alignment.