Donjoy GCI shoulder immobilization vest, one size fits all, is a vest consisting of two independent straps with foam padding. It can be used as a shoulder or arm sling with a removable stabilization belt.
The shoulder is the joint that joins the arm to the thorax. Trauma to the shoulder can result in fractures, sprains or dislocations, the last two being the most common.
Wearing an orthosis can be an effective treatment option for this type of pathology.
This Mayo Clinic-style elbow-to-body immobilization vest is specially designed for use as a shoulder sling, but is also suitable for people with their arm in plaster.
Donjoy's GCI protective vest features two independent straps with foam padding for greater comfort.
This GCI shoulder immobilization vest is ambidextrous and easily adaptable thanks to its changeable stabilization belt, and ideally suited for immobilization while waiting for imaging, complementary examinations and/or surgical advice.
The shoulder immobilization vest reduces shoulder mobility and eliminates the weight of the upper limb. Wraps can be proposed for analgesic effect, non-strict pre- or post-operative immobilization or prevention of certain complications (subluxation of the hemiplegic shoulder).
This GCI vest immobilizes the upper limb in the event of trauma or surgery.
It is indicated for Mayo Clinic-style elbow-to-body stabilization.
It can be used to support shoulder trauma or rotator cuff injuries.
It is also suitable for stabilization while waiting for imaging, additional tests and/or surgical advice.
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Caution for use
Keep out of reach of children.
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Donjoy GCI shoulder immobilization vest is available from your online pharmacy in one size.
Immobilization of the shoulder is useful for promoting tissue healing. The lack of mobility between tissues facilitates their fusion. The stability provided by medical equipment or surrounding tissue is insufficient for optimal healing. Active movements generate stresses that exceed the resistance of these tissues, and additional immobilization is almost always necessary.
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