DonJoy UltraSling IV Shoulder Support Sling

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.

I recently had rotator cuff surgery and I received a brace from my insurance company that was awful and the most uncomfortable. I decided to search amazon for a different brace and MY Oh MY! This brace was awesome. It is sooo..... comfortable and easy to wear all day and sleep in. My surgeon required me to wear the brace all day and sleep in it, so of course, it was important for me to have something comfortable and this brace fit the bill perfectly. I am 5'10, 147 lbs and I purchased the large because I have long arms. After playing with the fitting, I was able to adjust it to fit very comfortably. While sleeping in it, I was able to get a decent amount of sleep without discomfort. Again, I wear it all day. The straps are soft and lay nicely on the body. I especially like how the strap can go underneath the arm for even more comfort and support. While it is a little pricey for my budget, I took a chance and I am so glad I did. I highly recommend this brace if you are recovering from shoulder surgery. You will be happy. Another positive note is that this brace was about $60 cheaper than the one the insurance company provided for me and by far superior in quality, comfort and ease of use. Don't hesitate! GET IT!

This is probably the best type of sling you could buy for a shoulder surgery. There are multiple pros and cons.Pros-Abduction pillow is really comfortable, it’s a perfect combination of soft but still stiff enough.-Sling is breathable, I’ve been in the sling for 4 weeks & haven’t had issues with getting too hot.-Easy instructions.-Lightweight.-The straps don’t go over the shoulder, so once again is very comfortable.Cons-The medium size is pretty large, I’m a 5’4 average sized female & when taking my measurement the medium was the correct size but upon getting it I definitely could’ve fit the small.-Scratchy velcro, I recommend wearing sleeves that reach mid bicep, otherwise the velcro irritates my skin, a slightly oversized shirt works well.-Although it’s adjustable, it’s minimal, but that may be because the size is too large.Overall I give this an 8.5/10. Had shoulder surgery for labral tears & this has worked extremely well, my physical therapist said that this was a fantastic sling & that most people don’t have good slings therefore aren’t stable enough.

I have had multiple surgeries requiring a sling & they were all HORRIBLE. I always felt like I was choking & my neck was irritated. Well, that was then, this is now!I had surgery a week ago & was given the same garbage as the hospitals always give out. I immediately started searching & found this. I thought the price was outrageous & it really is but I couldn't deal with wearing the other thing for over 6 weeks. Well, I went ahead & bought this & I must admit it's much more comfortable. It's a bit cumbersome but it does the job & my doctor really liked it a lot. He also agreed it was a bit pricey but he does have a lot of patients with the same complaints. He said he was going to recommend it to his patients but isn't sure they would be willing to spend that much money.So,my bottom line is that I no longer have the patience to deal with the annoying scratching on my neck. This is a very well designed sling & a whole lot more comfortable than any other's I have used so I figure it's worth the money to avoid dealing with the discomfort. If you can afford it, I do recommend it.UPDATE: While overall I still really like this I have found that some of the velcro straps (especially around the waist area bunch up a lot & make it very uncomfortable. For the price they are charging for this they really need to find a better method of securing the waist area.