DonJoy UltraSling IV Shoulder Support Sling for Injury Recovery and Pain Relief

BILLY BEERS: This is the sling of all slings, great support, reasonable cost for the support that it provides when a shoulder needs to immobilized.

Canada on Jul 19, 2023

Amazon Customer: Is so wonderful doesn't pull on my neck, the other kind and was killing my neck!!! The only complaint i have is the cost. The large and XL were around $114.00, and there was not a medium option. I had to get the small, which for some unknown reason was more at $192.00, which was ridiculous that it is so much more!!,

United States on Nov 23, 2022

Amazon Customer: The conventional sling around the neck was a pain in the neck. Pun intended. This sling distributes the weight of the arm to the shoulder and back. Very comfortable. On the down side adjusting the straps is tricky. Additionally, the straps are way too long for the average person which makes adjusting the straps more difficult. But overall the comfort trumps the straps issues.

United States on Sep 28, 2022

Janell: This is probably the best type of sling you could buy for a shoulder surgery. There are multiple pros and cons.
Pros
-Abduction pillow is really comfortable, it’s a perfect combination of soft but still stiff enough.
-Sling is breathable, I’ve been in the sling for 4 weeks & haven’t had issues with getting too hot.
-Easy instructions.
-Lightweight.
-The straps don’t go over the shoulder, so once again is very comfortable.
Cons
-The medium size is pretty large, I’m a 5’4 average sized female & when taking my measurement the medium was the correct size but upon getting it I definitely could’ve fit the small.
-Scratchy velcro, I recommend wearing sleeves that reach mid bicep, otherwise the velcro irritates my skin, a slightly oversized shirt works well.
-Although it’s adjustable, it’s minimal, but that may be because the size is too large.

Overall I give this an 8.5/10. Had shoulder surgery for labral tears & this has worked extremely well, my physical therapist said that this was a fantastic sling & that most people don’t have good slings therefore aren’t stable enough.

United States on Mar 01, 2021

Nedra: I have had multiple surgeries requiring a sling & they were all HORRIBLE. I always felt like I was choking & my neck was irritated. Well, that was then, this is now!

I had surgery a week ago & was given the same garbage as the hospitals always give out. I immediately started searching & found this. I thought the price was outrageous & it really is but I couldn't deal with wearing the other thing for over 6 weeks. Well, I went ahead & bought this & I must admit it's much more comfortable. It's a bit cumbersome but it does the job & my doctor really liked it a lot. He also agreed it was a bit pricey but he does have a lot of patients with the same complaints. He said he was going to recommend it to his patients but isn't sure they would be willing to spend that much money.
So,my bottom line is that I no longer have the patience to deal with the annoying scratching on my neck. This is a very well designed sling & a whole lot more comfortable than any other's I have used so I figure it's worth the money to avoid dealing with the discomfort. If you can afford it, I do recommend it.

UPDATE: While overall I still really like this I...

United States on Mar 13, 2020

Robyn Spearman: Perfect sling for my Rotator Cuff Surgery. Comfortable and easy to manage.

Canada on Nov 18, 2019

D Machain: If you are looking at rotator cuff or shoulder surgery, this sling is indespensable! It made my life a lot better for the six weeks that I was required to wear it after surgery. I can't speak to having tried or tested other slings of late, but I have used simple-type slings that wrap around your neck. The shoulder-armpit design of this sling's support strap was a true stroke of genius by the inventor. I never really noticed it being there. I did not use the hip pad as my surgeon said that I did not need it because my bicep tendon was fine and did not require repair. I was a bit nervous about the sling securing my arm to my torso without this pad and wrap-around body strap. However the sling securely held my arm against my torso without the wrap-around strap.

It is a bit confusing the first time you put it on, and I admit to using profanity while trying to figure out what appeared to be a puzzle. However, the instructions and online videos help to figure it out. After once or twice putting it on and taking it off, you get the hang of it quickly. Hooking and unhooking the two clips is easy and convenient.

I did find that the strap that runs from the shoulder harness to...

United States on Dec 30, 2016