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Sling types include:
- High arm
- Collar and cuff
- Broad arm
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Indications
Common clinical indications:
- Dislocated shoulder: the head of the humerus is detached from the glenoid fossa
- Clavicle fracture: partial or complete break of the clavicle bone
- Acromioclavicular separation: injury to the acromioclavicular joint
- Shoulder sprains
Risks
Prolonged shoulder sling use could lead to a frozen shoulder.
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