Fabric Hand Sling

Fabric Hand Sling

A fabric hand sling is a fabric device that is hung from the neck to support the upper limb. The hand sling supports the forearm, and transfers the weight of the upper limb to the neck. This device can be provided ready-made or made from a piece of fabric.

Features of a fabric hand sling

1. Made of natural fibers.
2. It is fastened with an elastic band.
3. It is hypoallergenic.
4. Can be used for both hands
5. It makes it easier for the hand to bear a heavy cast.

In the following cases, a fabric hand sling is used

It is used in the improvement of most diseases of the wrist and fingers. This device is used to help immobilize the forearm, wrist, and palm after healing fractures or repairing tendons or nerves in the area.
The hand sling is used after bone fracture surgeries.
A fabric arm sling is used after shoulder dislocation or in the recovery of many diseases that require shoulder immobilization for a period of time.

How to use a fabric arm sling

First, the elbow should be bent to 90 degrees and, if the thumb is facing up, the forearm should be placed in the prepared slings.
Then, the neck strap should be placed around the neck and the size of the strap should be adjusted so that the forearm is completely horizontal when standing.
The fabric part of this product, which is placed under the forearm, should continue under the palm of the hand, so that the wrist joint is also covered, and the hand should be placed at the same length as the watch.
When wearing an open-back fabric arm sling, the entire upper limb, especially the shoulder muscles, should be completely relaxed and at rest.