DonJoy UltraSling IV Shoulder Support Sling, Small

This is the sling of all slings, great support, reasonable cost for the support that it provides when a shoulder needs to immobilized.

Perfect sling for my Rotator Cuff Surgery. Comfortable and easy to manage.

If you are looking at rotator cuff or shoulder surgery, this sling is indespensable! It made my life a lot better for the six weeks that I was required to wear it after surgery. I can't speak to having tried or tested other slings of late, but I have used simple-type slings that wrap around your neck. The shoulder-armpit design of this sling's support strap was a true stroke of genius by the inventor. I never really noticed it being there. I did not use the hip pad as my surgeon said that I did not need it because my bicep tendon was fine and did not require repair. I was a bit nervous about the sling securing my arm to my torso without this pad and wrap-around body strap. However the sling securely held my arm against my torso without the wrap-around strap.It is a bit confusing the first time you put it on, and I admit to using profanity while trying to figure out what appeared to be a puzzle. However, the instructions and online videos help to figure it out. After once or twice putting it on and taking it off, you get the hang of it quickly. Hooking and unhooking the two clips is easy and convenient.I did find that the strap that runs from the shoulder harness to the double clip strap was too long, but this could have been due to me not using the hip pad. I am six feet tall and measured my arm length at about 13 inches, so I bought a large. The sling portion was perfect for my arm and hand, but this front strap was way too long. I couldn't tighten it enough. Interestingly, the nurse who adjusted and fitted the sling after my surgery (when I was still under anesthesia) removed the long front strap and attached the double clip strap with its plastic loop directly to the two straps in the shoulder harness. I would never have thought of this. While I can't guarantee that your nurse will know how best to rig this sling for you, I would recommend that you take the sling to your surgery and give it to your nurse. My guess is that they all know how to rig it depending on your needs and the recommendations of your surgeon.I had to buy this myself. I don't think there's a health insurance that covers it based on what I was told. As far as I'm concerned, it was the best $114 I could have spent to assist with a comfortable and safe recovery after rotator cuff surgery. I've told everyone, including my surgeon, that this is a fantastic product! My recommendation to anyone facing rotator cuff or shoulder surgery is DON'T GO INTO SURGERY WITHOUT THIS SLING.

Is so wonderful doesn't pull on my neck, the other kind and was killing my neck!!! The only complaint i have is the cost. The large and XL were around $114.00, and there was not a medium option. I had to get the small, which for some unknown reason was more at $192.00, which was ridiculous that it is so much more!!,

The conventional sling around the neck was a pain in the neck. Pun intended. This sling distributes the weight of the arm to the shoulder and back. Very comfortable. On the down side adjusting the straps is tricky. Additionally, the straps are way too long for the average person which makes adjusting the straps more difficult. But overall the comfort trumps the straps issues.