DonJoy UltraSling Pro: Shoulder Sling with Abduction Pillow
After rotator cuff or labrum surgery you'll wear a sling day and night for about four to six weeks. Most slings hang from a strap across the back of your neck, which digs into the collarbone of your good shoulder. The UltraSling Pro replaces that strap with a padded
shoulder ring that sits over the healthy shoulder and spreads the weight, so your neck and collarbone stay comfortable through weeks of wear.
One size fits most adults, left or right arm. $129.99.
Who it's for
Surgeons commonly use it after
rotator cuff repair, Bankart (labrum) repair, capsular shift, shoulder dislocation and soft-tissue repairs. The pillow holds your arm slightly away from your body, which takes tension off a repaired tendon. Later in recovery, take the pillow off and the sling becomes a standard arm sling.
Putting it on
- Unbuckle the shoulder straps and set the forearm and thumb straps aside. Put the pillow at your waist on the surgery side.
- Slide your forearm into the sling as far back as it goes, elbow bent at 90°. Fasten the forearm and thumb straps.
- Wrap the waist strap around your back and buckle it at the front of the pillow. Trim if it's too long.
- Open the shoulder ring, wrap it under the arm and over the top of your good shoulder, and close it with the hook-and-loop, wide end on top.
- Buckle the shoulder straps at the front. Set the strap tabs about 1–2 in from the top of the shoulder.
Every buckle works with one hand, so you can adjust it without help once you're home.
Details
- Breathable air-mesh sling to cut down on sweat
- Quick-release buckles and telescoping straps
- Waist belt attaches straight to the sling when the pillow comes off
- Materials include nylon, polypropylene, polyurethane foam, cotton laminate and polyester
Sling questions
What's the best sling for rotator cuff surgery?
Your surgeon decides, but an abduction sling like the UltraSling Pro is the usual choice because the pillow keeps the repaired tendon relaxed. The shoulder ring makes it easier to wear for weeks.
Can I sleep in the UltraSling Pro?
Most rotator cuff patients are told to sleep in the sling, often in a recliner. The ring keeps pressure off your neck overnight.
Can I remove the pillow?
Yes. When your surgeon says so, take it off and attach the waist belt to the sling itself.
Does it fit left and right arms?
Yes. One sling fits either arm and adjusts to most adult sizes.
Can I ice my shoulder while wearing it?
Yes. Put a shoulder ice-machine pad on first and the sling over it.
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