Types of fixing shoulder bands.
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The bandage of the shoulder joint allows you to immobilize the sore spot, as well as accelerate recovery. In this article we will tell you what bandages for the shoulder are and how they need to be used.
The bandage fixing on the shoulder joint: Indications for use
It is worth noting that there are several varieties of bandages, and they have a completely different purpose. In addition, the type of structure is prescribed by the doctor, depending on the severity of the disease and the necessary effect on the joint.
Indications for the use of bandages for the shoulder joint:
- Rehabilitation after surgical interventions. Most often, the bandage is put on after they remove the gypsum bandage. This is necessary in order to limit the movement in the shoulder, as well as reduce the load on the back and elbow. If they were also damaged as a result of injury.
- Arthrosis or arthritis. The bandage is not an independent method of treatment, it only helps and complements the conservative, drug treatment. Thanks to the bandage, it is possible to reduce the load on the shoulder joint, which prevents further injury to tissues and organs.
- After dislocations and sprains. This is especially true for athletes who are often injured as a result of their work. Just the bandage helps to reduce the risk of complications, as well as accelerate recovery. Many confuse Ortrez, as well as a bandage. In principle, they have the same purpose, it is to immobilize the joint and keep it in a state of complete rest. However, Ortrez has a more stringent joint. And the bandage is sewn from fabric, and performs only a supporting function, fixing the limb, as well as the shoulder joint.
Types of bandage for the shoulder joint
Types of bandages:
- Limiting. Its main task is to reduce the pressure in the shoulder joint, as well as slightly limit the load on it, to immobilize some of the joints. It is mainly used for not very serious injuries, such as stretching, as well as as part of complex therapy, in the treatment of arthrosis and arthritis, in order to stabilize the joint, reduce the rate of destruction, prevent damage inside, due to the presence of fragments within the synovial fluid , and the very articular bag.
- Supporting bandage. Its main purpose is to transfer the load from the weight of the whole hand to the other joint or on the back. An example of such bandages is the use of a bandage bandage, which is often used during rehabilitation after a fracture. This kind of bandage allows you to evenly distribute the weight of the arm and reduce the load on the shoulder joint. It is mainly used for arthrosis, arthritis, as well as during rehabilitation after joint injury. It has proven itself very well, due to a simple design, low price.
- Fixing bandage - This is a special device that is made in order to limit the load in a certain area, as well as unload the shoulder joint. An example of such a bandage is the defense of a dezo, which not only allows you to limit mobility in the joint, but also immobilize it. In addition, using this bandage, the hand in the elbow area is bent, the load on the shoulders is minimal. Such a bandage allows you to reduce the load on the spine, which prevents the occurrence of trauma as a result of an increase in the load, due to damage to the shoulder joint.
How to choose a bandage fixing on the shoulder joint?
When choosing such a device, it is necessary to focus on the fabric, manufacturing features, as well as on size. There are several dimensions that depends on the circumference of the chest, as well as the volume of the shoulder joint itself.
Adviсe:
- They are made mainly of synthetic and very elastic fabric. Most often use neoprene, as well as polyester. Because it is these fabrics that allow the joint to fix the joint in a certain position. And also impede its further deformation or displacement.
- In addition to ordinary soft bandages, orthose is often used, they are also called bandages. But the device is somewhat different. Unlike soft bandages, they are equipped with wheels, knitting needles, hard plastic inserts.
- They fix the shoulder joint in a fixed position or clearly limit movement. Most often used for serious types of injuries, that is, for fractures, as well as in the process of rehabilitation after arthroscopy or operations in this area.
- Many people think that the acquisition of a bandage of synthetics is not a very good option. In fact, this is not so, because cotton devices do not differ in good elasticity, are not able to stretch and take roundness, as well as the outlines of the joint itself.
- This leads to inconvenience, as well as excessive clamping in this area. Accordingly, it is worth giving preference to synthetics, which stretches well. If necessary, it can be washed.
- To do this, use cold water or machine washing in manual mode, without the use of aggressive detergents. Most often, children's powder or soft washing substances are used, which are sold in the form of a gel or liquid.
The fixing bandage dezo: how to do it yourself?
This is a special type of strapping that allows you to fix the joint in a fixed position.
Appointment:
- Keyhole fracture
- Burnt back
- Spatula
- Hernia
- Arthrosis and arthritis of the shoulder joint
Below is a dressing scheme.
We advise you not to purchase bandages yourself, use only the instructions of the doctor. This will reduce the likelihood of trauma, and will also make it possible to perfectly choose a bandage in accordance with a specific case and your disease.
Video: shoulder bandage
