What does a Sarmiento brace do?

A Humeral Fracture Brace, also known as a Sarmiento Brace) is used to stabilize a fracture in the upper arm while allowing motion in the forearm and hand. The brace promotes fracture healing by compressing the soft tissue in the arm to limit its motion.

How long do I have to wear a Sarmiento brace?

Your orthopaedic surgeon will switch you from your splint to an adjustable brace (called a Sarmiento brace) at around 1-3 weeks after your injury. This brace is typically worn full time for at least 6 weeks and possibly up to 12 weeks.

What is a fracture brace?

A fracture brace is designed to encourage partial weight-bearing and increased muscle activity as you transition from having part of your body totally immobilized by a cast to returning to the kind of weight-bearing motion you were accustomed to prior to your fracture.

How tight should a Sarmiento brace be?

The straps should be as tight as possible without cutting off circulation. The strap at the top of the cuff should go under the opposite arm and around the body. This strap also helps keep the brace from sliding down.

What’s the difference between a splint and a brace?

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SPLINT AND A BRACE? Essentially, there is no difference between a splint and a brace; the words can be used interchangeably. Sometimes a splint is also called an orthosis. A splint or brace is a device used to hold a body part still after an injury or surgery.

How do you immobilize a broken upper arm?

Immobilisation. It is important to ensure that the upper arm remains hanging all the times to keep the fracture in the correct position. Keep it in the collar and cuff and do not rest your elbow on cushions, pillows or chair arms for example, as this will move the shoulder up.

What is functional cast bracing?

Functional cast bracing permits freedom of motion of all joints during the reparative process, thus reducing the sequelae of prolonged immobilization.

Which splint is used for fracture?

Commonly Used Splints and Casts

Area of injury	Type of splint
Forearm/wrist	Volar/dorsal forearm, single sugar-tong
Elbow/forearm	Long arm posterior, double sugar-tong
Knee	Posterior knee, off-the-shelf immobilizer
Tibia/fibula	Posterior ankle (mid-shaft and distal fractures), bulky Jones

How do you put on a humerus brace?

Apply the front section on the front of the upper arm, and then apply the back section. The back section must overlap the front section. If possible, have someone assist the person putting on the brace to get the best fit. Take the Velcro strap and pull it through the plastic loop, located in center.