Introduction
The DonJoy Ultrasling® II and Ultrasling® II AB provide immobilisation for rotator cuff repairs, capsular shifts, Bankhart repairs, Glenohumeral dislocation/subluxation, and soft tissue strains/repairs.
Breathable extra padded fabric for greater comfort, particularly in longer term use. Helps prevent post-operative internal rotation contractures that can occur in a sling.
Indications
• Anterior dislocations
• Initial anterior glenohumeral
dislocation/subluxation
• Capsular shifts
• Use after posterior shoulder repair
• Postoperative Bankart procedures
• Soft tissue strains/repairs
• Post operative positioning after release of severe anterior capsule contracture
• Adhesive Capsulitis
release/manipulation
Information on Ordering
Universal left and right.
Measure from the elbow crease to the distal wrist crease for the size then choose whether to have a brace with abduction or not depending on the condition to be treated.
x= 2 = Small = up to 34.5cm
x= 3 = Medium = up to 37.5cm
x= 4 = Large = above >37.5cm
Innovations
• Promotes axiliary air exchange to reduce risk of secondary infections
• Helps prevent post-operative internal rotation contractures that can occur in a sling
• Exercise ball stimulates circulation
• Encourages effective healing by allowing the shoulder and arm to remain in a neutral position
• Easy open front panel encourages forearm exercises
• Breathable extra padded fabric for greater comfort, particularly in longer term use
• Allows arm to be positioned in a variety of positions dependent on post-operative requirements (either more posterior or anterior)
Clavicle Fractures
OrthopaedicsandTrauma.com asked Shoulder Surgeon Professor Srinath Kamineni for a tip for you the doctor when suspecting a clavicle fracture in an adult after a fall and he said....
"This diagnosis is often straight forward from the history and examination. There is a history of a fall on the tip of the shoulder or a direct injury to the top of the shoulder, with pain and swelling over the front and top of the shoulder. Examination reveals tenderness over the clavicle". Srinath said: " Always check both the sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joints for injury as well as the neurovascular status of the arm. Medial cord or ulnar nerve symptoms and signs may be present. Most of your patients should be sent to A&E or a shoulder specialist for further management and a radiograph".
Srinath said: "Most clavicle fractures can be treated conservatively in a sling like the Ultrasling®, which supports the weight of the arm, and prevents further fracture displacement. There is often a long delay in A&E these days so it would be a kindness to have your clinic equipped with these shoulder slings. They can be used for initial treatment as the pain relief of getting a patient into a sling like this is often impressive". He said that he liked these particular slings because with the clip fastener in the sling was easy to remove, by patient and doctor, when the patient was being examined in clinic without causing pain. Srinath also said that the severely displaced fracture or the fracture that tents the skin over the clavicle, thereby threatening to breach the skin, should be considered a more urgent situation, often requiring reduction and surgical immobilisation".