A sling is a medical device often used by orthopedic doctors in treating injuries involving bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles. Using a sling, one can keep the injured limb still and offer it adequate support till healing happens. Slings are often used in patients with fractures or dislocations of the arm, shoulder, or elbow. Often it is applied after placing a cast or splint on the injured area.
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I have numbness on the center of my shoulder near my elbow after a dislocation. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38 year old female. My height is 5 feet and 9 inches, and I weigh 130 lbs. I am a professional dancer. I dislocated my left shoulder while dancing. I had to make a move that involved throwing the arms out and across the body to the right side sharply and quickly. It popped ou... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you described was a dislocation of the shoulder joint and a reduction on its own. When the relocation of this forearm head in the joint cavity does not happen on its own, we try to reduce it again in the joint cavity with some maneuvering, and immobilize it with ... Read Full »