Shoulder Injury Recovery: Dislocation, Fractures, and Care

Managing shoulder trauma through proper wrapping, exercises, and sleep positions. Information on dislocations, fractures, and rehabilitation strategies.

Arm in plaster cast and sling

How to Use an Arm Sling for a Fractured Shoulder

It is rare to sustain a broken shoulder blade without severe trauma; however, the clavicle and the proximal humerus are bones that are considered part of the shoulder, and these bones are more commonly fractured. Your doctor will want to immobilize the shoulder by placing your arm in a sling until the bones heal.

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