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SpanLink
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RAD
Shoulder System
The SpanLink RAD shoulder System (Rotation & Abduction Device) is a perfect
solution designed to immobilize while providing comfort and support for the post-
operative patient and for individuals who require shoulder immobilization.
This brace allows for both internal and external rotation and provides shoulder adduction
positioning as well as up to 75 degrees of shoulder abduction. The SpanLink RAD
Shoulder System brace replaces and improves on the GunSlinger while providing
comfortable and stable support.
The SpanLink RAD Shoulder System is designed from Aircraft grade aluminum and
finished with plush Ortho-wick type lining. The brace is also designed for ease of use
while donning and doffing in a medical setting, as well as in the home.
Benefits of the RAD Shoulder System:
 Designed to maximize comfort and
function.
 Adjustable light weight durable frame fits
all sizes and shapes.
 Effortlessly applied and available for the
right or left arm.
 Provides comfortable abduction positioning
while allowing for fine adjustments of
internal and external rotation.
 The Multi-functionality reduces inventory
by replacing several single function braces.
 Ranges from 20 degrees internal rotation to
45 degrees external rotation and neutral to
75 degrees of abduction.
The RAD Shoulder System brace is designed for arthroscopy, rotator cuff, labral repairs,
total shoulder repair and other shoulder injuries.
The RAD Shoulder System is also effective for shoulder instability repairs where the
ability to maintain a particular degree of external rotation is necessary.
RAD Shoulder System
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Summary of Contents for SpanLink RAD

  • Page 1 This brace allows for both internal and external rotation and provides shoulder adduction positioning as well as up to 75 degrees of shoulder abduction. The SpanLink RAD Shoulder System brace replaces and improves on the GunSlinger while providing comfortable and stable support.
  • Page 2 Illustrations of the RAD Shoulder Systems rotation ability Full Internal Rotation: Neutral Position: The RAD Shoulder The RAD Shoulder System in full internal System in the neutral rotation. position. 10 Degrees of External 20 Degrees of External Rotation: Rotation: The RAD Shoulder...
  • Page 3 Illustrations of the RAD Shoulder systems Abduction and Adduction Ability The RAD Shoulder System in the adducted position. The RAD Shoulder System in 15 degrees of abduction.  Without wedge support in place. With wedge  Support in place.  The RAD...
  • Page 4 RAD Shoulder System Components All RAD Shoulder System Components are ONE SIZE FITS ALL RAD Shoulder System Lateral Waist Support RAD Shoulder System Arm Sling RAD Shoulder System Three Point RAD Shoulder System Abduction Harness and Waist Strap Pillows RAD Shoulder System...
  • Page 5 Bend the innermost portion of the lateral waist support to fit the patient’s body/waist. Pictured: Left: Anterior, Right: Posterior, Top: Lateral, Bottom: Medial RAD Shoulder System lateral waist support with waist adjusted. The lateral waist support is positioned for the neutral adducted position. Internal rotation: External rotation...
  • Page 6 L: Lateral waist support without wedge inserted R: Lateral waist support with 15 degree wedge inserted . Secure the RAD Shoulder System lateral waist support onto the patient’s waist by looping the waist strap through d-rings on either end of the lateral waist support.
  • Page 7 . Place the RAD Shoulder System arm sling onto the arm of the patient’s injured shoulder and secure the arm sling by adducting the arm so that the Velcro attaches to the lateral waist support. Arm Sling Adjustments The arm sling can accommodate patients with varying arm lengths. There are...
  • Page 8 . Position the RAD Shoulder System three point harness on the patients uninjured shoulder such that the RAD-label is anterior to the shoulder joint. a. Secure the top strap over the uninjured shoulder to the back of the arm sling to the d-ring on the top/back of the arm.
  • Page 9 Position the arm in the RAD Shoulder System arm sling. Pass the RAD Shoulder System three point harness behind the back and over the uninjured shoulder by placing your free arm through the ring created by the straps.