Injury to Arm Bones, Shoulders or Clavicle Injuries

An injury to arm bones, shoulders or a clavicle fracture does not have to be the end of world for you. It can actually be a fun time of your life if you wear fashionable arm slings.

I know you are thinking, "Injury to arm bones is not fun!" I definitely can relate to that. I experienced a clavicle fracture, my first broken bone in my half-a-century-plus life.

Broken bones are painful, the swelling is less than desired, and the limitations that come with only being able to use one arm can be discouraging. I faced surgery after surgery. The sound of plates and bolts being put into my body didn't sound too good to me, plus there was the dread of going through physical therapy, acquiring scars and worries about the after effects of the injury. The worst part for me was the daily struggle of wearing that ugly blue and white universal arm sling. That took a bite out of my fashion statements!

Being a crafty person, of course, the wheels of thought started to turn. I decided to "bling my sling". I refused to take on the role of a victim wrapped in a medical looking sling for months on end. I ended up with several fashionable arm slings including a few custom Haute Couture arm slings, thanks to the talent of my sister, the seamstress. She made me one to wear to a wedding. I absolutely love it and it got lots of attention from the attendees.

Have you ever heard the phrase, "If life gives you lemons, make lemonade?" Stop worrying about the glitches in the path that has been chosen for you. The damage to your arm bones, shoulder or clavicle bone is already done and you have some healing to do. Wondering "what if" won't do you a bit of good now.

Really, you have two choices. 1) Give into depression and live a miserable life until you are healed, or 2) Accept the fate and roll with it. I chose the latter.

I don't look forward to surgical procedures, therapy or checkups for that matter. From time and time the pain is intense and at all other times is just uncomfortable. I could be sitting at home feeling sorry for myself, but that's no way to live, even for a short time.

Put on your fashionable arm slings and go show them off to the world. You'll enjoy the compliments about your arm sling, I promise. It kind of changes to tune of the conversations from "Oh my God, what happened?" to "Wow, I've never seen such a fun looking arm sling. Where did you get it?"

A clavicle fracture can be quite a headache, in addition to the neck shoulder arm pain! I broke my clavicle bone on the 4th of July. I didn't realize that the lump on my right shoulder was a broken bone. Go figure!

I continued working, dealing with the pain and putting heat on my shoulder when I got a chance. It was so sore to touch. After sixteen days of unbearable pain and discomfort, I finally decided to make a trip to the doctor, reluctantly with lots of persuasion.

I was surprised to find that my break was in the top 10% of the worst possible breaks. The orthopedic surgeon said that the only option of fixing my shoulder was surgery. Being my first break, I definitely did a good job of it.

I realize that broken arm bones or a clavicle fracture causes worry, both for the patient and their loved ones. I immediately went to work researching clavicle injuries, what could be done about it, and challenges lay before me. I was worried about recovery time, physical therapy and life changes. The scar that I would obviously have after surgery didn't bother me much. I simply view it as a battle scar.

I had a lot to face, including limitations, multiple surgeries and physical therapy, but what bothered me most was wearing that awful "I'm a victim" armsling. The flimsy blue piece of fabric with white bias tape hanging around my neck just didn't do it for me.

I started making slings to match my wardrobe and I summoned my seamstress sister to make me some armslings "Haute Couture" style. That's a fancy French term for high sewing or trend-setting fashions.

When you experience an injury, whether is a clavicle fracture or an arm fracture, you pretty much have to go with the flow. Your recovery is pretty much out of your hands. The only option is to participate according to the doctor instructions - surgery, physical therapy, casting and so forth. The one thing that is in your control is the way you feel about it and the way you look.

Fashionable arm slings can really make things better you. I know that they did for me. They gave me a lift and made my attitude about dealing with consequences much better.

I've always liked helping people out and I believe that everything happens for a reason. These viewpoints led me to opening a company that produces blinged slings and Haute Couture fashionable are slings. It's my mission to make you feel better.

When I was recovering from my broken clavicle, an important wedding was on my calendar. I couldn't imagine wearing an ugly arm sling when all dressed up for such a special occasion. I was lucky because my seamstress sister was willing and able to make a custom sling for me to wear to match my outfit. What a relief it was for me.

If you are stowed up with an arm, clavicle or shoulder injury or are recovering from a surgery that requires use of an arm sling, you might be looking for places that can make custom slings that match your outfit or you may be wondering how to make a sling yourself.

Arm sling patterns are hard to find, but if you want to make a custom sling, you can simply use that unsightly sling that you got at the hospital as a custom sling pattern. Using a seam ripper, you can take the sling apart, pin the pieces to a sheet of material and cut out the new sling leaving enough room for the seam.

You will need enough material to make the body of the sling. The straps, buckles and other gadgets can be reused from your original sling or you can buy the pieces at a craft or sewing store. To keep the arm stable in the sling, putting a thumb ring on it helps tremendously.

The arm sling can be decorated using lace, ruffles, fringe, feathers, rhinestones, sequins, beads, or even flowers and tassels. It is only limited by your imagination. One of my favorite slings that we created is western style with leather fringe and inset turquoise stones as decorations. Some custom slings do not require decorations because the fabric completes the look, but plain fabric looks great with original accessories.

It really does not require a lot of talent. If you can make a straight seam, you won't have tons of problems in crafting up a sling that you will be proud to wear; however, if you are stuck using only one arm it can be difficult, even for an experienced seamstress.

Do not get down in the dumps because of your injury. Rather, resort to custom arm slings to complement your style and improve your outlook on life during your recovery. It might be possible for you to find a premade sling that you will enjoy. If not, design one yourself and have a talented seamstress sew it up for you.

If you have ever experienced a broken bone with your child, you will understand that cute child slings can add the excitement that is desperately needed to console the child.

Broken bones hurt, no doubt. After it is casted it always seems to itch right where you can't scratch. On top of all of that misery you can't get the cast wet so that causes the child to give up their standard bath time and some other enjoyed activities like swimming with their friends.

Arm slings are somewhat restrictive and sometimes physical activities are limited by doctor's orders. Some kids get depressed when they can't button their own pants, write with their hand of choice, or get left out of activities such as sports or PE. It is hard for kids to deal with such limitations for a day, much less six weeks. I can almost guaranty that they will want to ditch the arm sling before the healing is complete and you can expect rivalry between parents and child as the parent tries to enforce doctor's orders.

Let's face it, arm slings are boring on top of being down right ugly. I am well past my prime and I personally had a problem wearing that hideous sling around my neck day after day. I knew that it was important to healing properly but none the less, it was putting a kink in my desire to look fashionable. I can only imagine how that might feel like with kids with all of the peer pressure that exists these days.

After the severe pain goes away and the bone is set, kids are usually excited about going back to school. At first, having a broken bone is "cool", but it doesn't take long for that feeling to wear off and the cast and the arm sling become a total nuisance.

It can be tragic to a parent that is supposed to make everything better for their child, but when a broken bone is involved, there is really not much that you can do to raise the spirits of the child. I know from experience that presenting a fashionable arm sling will make things somewhat better. It will make the child have more confidence about going out in public and hanging out with friends at school. It will attract positive comments and make the healing process so much simpler.

Getting a tot sling or child slings made out of appealing material decorated with hearts, frogs or sea animals will definitely bring the smile back onto the child's face. It will make them feel distinguished again because the other kids don't have something so neat. It can be really uplifting during the recovery from a broken arm.