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Removing the sling reduces pain immediately after shoulder surgery

20260 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

Authors

Frances Whiting · Epworth Hospital

Richard Dallalana · Epworth Hospital

Dean McKenzie · Epworth Hospital

Kathirazhagan Stalin · Voluntary Health Services Hospital

Mirek Karel · Spaarne Ziekenhuis

Abstract

Our study shows that the simple action of allowing the operated arm to rest free of a sling reduces pain in the immediate post-surgical period.

Topics & Keywords

Shoulder Injury and Treatment Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation Anesthesia and Pain Management

Publication Details

Published in: Shoulder & Elbow

DOI: 10.1177/17585732261431328

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