Sling (medicine)

A sling, also known as arm sling, is a device to limit movement of the shoulder or elbow while it heals.[1] A sling can be created from a triangular bandage.[1]

Sling
An arm sling on a person's right hand
Other namesArm sling

References

  1. "How to make an arm sling". www.sja.org.uk. Retrieved 14 October 2017.


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