Using a Shoulder Sling and Pillow Following Shoulder Surgery

[@stephensamber1]

This information was so difficult to find! When you’re waking up from anesthesia you don’t remember the instructions about the proper positioning of the arm within the sling. Thank you for THIS! So thorough.

[@bev.disgrace]

This is exactly what I was thinking!

[@kevinsmith9190]

@@stephensamber1 I’m doing good I mean really good. Excellent surgery with excellent surgeon. Thanks my lord.

[@union1459]

This is the best Video I have seen about this type of sling. Excellent. Thank you to this Doc

[@bev.disgrace]

Great video - answered all of my questions with the perfect amount of detail. Thank you!!

[@kevinsmith9190]

The nurse didn’t know what she was doing on the sling Thanks so very much.

[@dougwatches]

Thank you for the thorough explanation of what to expect using an abduction sling and pillow, well-spoken and answers a number of concerns/questions.

[@cam.mie.]

i’m getting shoulder surgery soon and wanted to know more about the sling and post operation living. this was very helpful!!

[@ColleenSullivan-px3lv]

Excellent overview, DR. I’m saving the video for a reminder. Thank you.

[@cameronwadle2140]

Informative, concise, and clear. Great video, thanks!

[@sherryfuzesy9030]

Thanks for sharing some medical instructions for shoulder replacement surgery, so helpful.

[@Marx1963]

Just had surgery today they gave me the same exact sling. I got home. It must’ve shifted. This video was very helpful and placing it in the right area.

[@lorination8531]

I agree 👍

[@geraldduncan5646]

I had my left rotator repaired 3yrs ago, now pending an upcoming MRI on my right shoulder area, I may again need some surgery followed by several weeks of PT. This video, was extremely helpful! Thanks for posting it.

[@PortiaKhulu]

Thank you for the explanation. Very informative

[@junelagoon]

Thank you so much for clear instruction & illustration, with the physiological basis explained,

[@Connie-qn4oq]

Had surgery on 10/21. My RC surgery took 5.5 hours (was initially thought that would take 2.5) The hospital sent me home with a sling that had no padding at the forearm and no waist belt. Kind of feel like I’m missing out on the better sling and may alter my recovery. Your thoughts?

[@markmorales7549]

Thank you Dr.

[@jimwalls2810]

Lots of info. Sounds like the sling is left on even when going to bed. Is this correct?

[@sherrymire5969]

Excellent

[@SusanneStClair]

The video doesn't show how to remove the brace and put it back on. What's the best way to do those those things?

[@TheTotalAthleteA2]

Hi Dr. Derhake....great video series, very informative! I had a lower trap, tendon transfer 9/23 with no active function after 4 months. Xray and MRI show humeral elevation with some cuff issues as well. Jan 30 of 24 I had a SCR and at 2 weeks post op, Xray still shows a fair amount of humeral elevation. Any idea why? Any chance over time it will drop into position? If this doesn't work, I'm forced to do a reverse shoulder replacement at age 57. I'm a professional strength and conditioning coach so you can imagine my activity level. Any insight would be very helpful. Thank you.

[@Luis-eh2dp]

Hi, how soon after surgery can I move my elbow

[@PortiaKhulu]

For how many weeks do I have to wear the abduction sling

[@joesfightclips]

what about frozen shoulder if it sits in a certain position too long? and when can prp be done post op?

[@charlieisinghood]

Thank you

[@Katalyste]

what about the ball?!?

[@evaisaiahhall]

Well I had rotator,labrum, and slap repair in July and got the most ridiculous sling! No pillow, no strap to the waist, no ball, and no instructions!! Literally have to have repeat surgery again 😭! Going to have to buy a better sling.

[@RadioguyJ]

Your surgeon provided you with that inadequate sling? The recommended sling is the Donjoy Ultrasling 3. It’s the same one featured in this video, and it’s the best one in my opinion. I’m wearing mine now, 12 days post surgery for rotator cuff and bicep repair.

[@Connie-qn4oq]

Same!!