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What are the signs and symptoms of the injury?

Symptoms will vary, depending on the type of injury requiring the use of a sling. Slings are often used for injuries that involve the following symptoms:

deformity of a joint, such as the shoulder or elbow

inability to move a joint, such as the shoulder or elbow

pain in the shoulder, arm, or hand

swelling in the shoulder, arm, or hand

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Author: James Broomfield, MD
Reviewer: Melinda Murray Ratini, DO
Date Reviewed: 08/15/02

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