Arm sling

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1981-04-14

1983-02-08

Yasko, John D.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

24265R, A61F 540

Patent

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043723012

ABSTRACT:
A universal arm sling and shoulder immobilizer (10) is provided. The shoulder immobilizer (10) includes a sling trough (14) having first and second ends (26, 28) with the first end (26) closed for allowing the elbow of the arm to abut the closed end (26). The sling trough (14) is constructed of flexible material allowing the second end (28) to be folded towards the first end (26) for shortening the length of the sling trough (14) for providing a sling of a desired length thus allowing the shoulder immobilizer (10) to accommodate a wide range of limb sizes. A support strap (16) of variable length is provided and is secured to the first end of the sling trough (14) and is of sufficient length to extend across the back of the wearer, over the opposite shoulder and to the top portion of the sling trough (14) adjacent the second end (28) thereof. A restraining strap (18) is provided for securing the limb supported by the sling trough (14) adjacent the chest of the wearer thus providing shoulder immobilization.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2594809 (1952-04-01), Sanders
patent: 3686711 (1972-08-01), Kuramoto et al.
Shoulder Immobilizer and Velpeau Dressing, Zimmer Catalogue, Jan. 1974, p. 54.

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