Sling (medicine)

A sling or arm sling is a device to limit movement of the shoulder and elbow, or protect the hand while an injury heals,^[1] made of cloth or a similar material. The sling normally holds the forearm against the body, horizontally or higher.^[2] A triangular bandage^[1] or simply a strip of cloth may be used as a sling. Various purpose-made slings are available, ranging from simple strips to felt slings made to cushion the arm from elbow to wrist, with a neck strap, often using hook-and-loop fasteners on a felt body.^[3]

Sling
An arm sling on a person's right hand
Other names	Arm sling