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Total upper-limb support orthoses designed to provide support and some degree of movement restriction to an upper limb by means of a soft sling. These orthoses typically consist of a loop of fabric or other soft material, including a band suspended from the neck and/or shoulder and a wider segment around the forearm. Sling upper-limb support orthoses are frequently used to assist the limb function by positioning it in an appropriate resting position during rehabilitation after injuries and/or trauma; they are also used to assist the limb by positioning it in an appropriate position, thus compensating for muscle weakness. Additional movement restriction is possible by attaching the sling to the user trunk. Dedicated slings attached to an external (e.g., wheelchair) bar are also available.
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