After Surgery Clothing
With the various types of after surgery clothing, picking the most suitable one becomes indispensable.
Regardless of how necessary a surgical procedure can be, the decision to undergo the surgery is not always easy.
In response to these concerns, special attention should be given to ensure post-surgical recovery is the best it can be. An area requiring continuous attention is in improving the experience of dressing and removing of clothes.
The SlingShirt completely transforms the after surgery clothing experience.
Is there a need to pay attention to after surgery clothing?
Patients experiencing shoulder surgery recovery are top among those having to deal with clothing difficulties. The thought of putting on/off a traditional shirt after shoulder surgery can be a daunting task.
When both arms are not available to function effectively, one may require more help from others. The arm is simply in such a less-functional state following a rotary cuff repair, labrum or shoulder replacement surgery. Adding a sling to the equation and it can be even more challenging. Family caregivers and spouses typically bear the responsibility of offering assistance. The dressing assistance becomes more tasking with traditional clothing when a patient only has one functioning arm.
After shoulder surgery clothing made with the patient in mind can be very beneficial. One of the SlingShirts’ advantages is the ease of putting the shirt on and taking it off, especially during the follow-up doctor’s visit. The ability for the doctor to easily remove the clothing near the incision allows for inspection, cleaning and redressing without having to entirely remove the clothing. The SlingShirt utilizes magnets which make it easy to get access to the surgically repaired arm.
Embedded magnets allow you to dress yourself, providing a seamless fit
Types of after surgery clothing
Just as clothing differs, there are different types of post-surgery clothing. After surgery clothing that is comfortable and functional is preferable. Especially, when the patient is required to wear a sling for an extend period of time (up to six weeks).
Most shoulder surgeries require the support of a sling during the recovery and therapy process. Having a proper post surgery shirt can help make that easier.
Here are examples of post-surgery clothing:
Shirts with snaps & velcro are the typical solutions to the difficulty of using buttons when it’s required to only use one hand.
Open-back tops (and gowns) are other forms of post-surgery clothing that have adaptive features. The motive is to create large openings to allow easy head entry and to reduce the impact on the operated shoulder. Open-back tops help to eradicate trying to utilize small arm spaces, but is not a clothing solution to wear in public outside the confines of your home.
Individuals with disabilities find magnet closures helpful.
The SlingShirt is after surgery clothing that stems from the need to wear slings and wear a functional shirt. A SlingShirt is engineered with multiple magnets. Without moving the arm, the patient’s arm is slid into the apparel. Attach the magnets with a click and you’re done.
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