How long do you wear a shoulder immobilizer?

How long do you wear a shoulder immobilizer?

Wear your shoulder immobilizer or sling With many rotator cuff surgeries, you wear a sling or immobilizer at all times for 4-6 weeks. During this time, you can move your hand, wrist, and fingers, but the full motion of your arm is limited.

What does a shoulder immobilizer do?

The shoulder immobilizer you have been given is designed to support your arm, but also to protect you from doing certain motions. It is also to protect your arm from other people pulling on or against the arm and to protect the arm at night, so you do not sleep on it wrong or move it in the wrong position.

Can I wash my shoulder immobilizer?

Your immobilizer may be hand or machine washed in warm (not hot) water. If machine washed, it should be washed separately to avoid snagging other garments. Attach all of the pieces to the chestband so that the velcro does not trap lint. Air dry your immobilizer.

What do you wear with a shoulder immobilizer?

You will require loose clothing that preferably buttons down the front or tank tops with large sleeves. Avoid clothing with small buttons, hooks and zips. Ladies may find a bra uncomfortable and may prefer to wear a strapless or front fastening bra.

Should you sleep in a arm sling?

SLEEPING: For the first 6 weeks your sling should be kept on while you are in bed. You may find it more comfortable to sleep on your back initially, with a pillow under your operated arm for support. You may also find it more comfortable to sleep in a semi-sitting position. 6.

Should you sleep with a sling on?

SLEEPING: For the first 6 weeks your sling should be kept on while you are in bed. You may find it more comfortable to sleep on your back initially, with a pillow under your operated arm for support. You may also find it more comfortable to sleep in a semi-sitting position.

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