Ossur Formfit Shoulder Brace Sling Features
- Offloading strap and Extra padding
- Universal thumb loop
- Quick-release buckles
- Available as a sling only, with abduction, external rotation, and airplane configurations
- Indications:
- Immobilization for rotator cuff repairs
- Bankart repairs
- Capsular shifts
- Glenohumeral dislocations or subluxations<
- Soft tissue repairs or strains
- Shoulder instabilities or injuries
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
Fitting Instructions
- Place the forearm into the Sling at a 90° angle, seating the elbow snugly in the corner pocket of the Sling and the thumb through the thumb loop.
- The thumb loop can be repositioned, and the installed elbow pillow can be removed, if necessary, to improve the fit and comfort.
- Close the top flap to secure the Sling.
- Place the adjustable Shoulder Strap over the opposite shoulder and fasten it to the Sling via the quick-release buckles.
- Position the shoulder strap pad where it is most comfortable.
- If the strap is too long, remove the alligator clip, trim the strap to length, and re-attach the alligator clip.
- If necessary, adjust the Shoulder Strap from the front or back.
Immobilization
- Locate the pocket on the side of the Sling facing towards the body. Connect the Immobilizer Strap to the buckle located in the pocket.
- Pull the Immobilizer Strap around the back and feed it through the loop located on the elbow end of the Sling.
- Pull the Immobilizer Strap back in the opposite direction and fasten it snugly to itself with the alligator clip.
- If the strap is too long, remove the alligator clip, trim the strap to length, and re-attach the alligator clip.
- Here is a correctly applied device with an Immobilizer Strap.
