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Shoulder Braces, Splints & Supports Need a shoulder support or shoulder splint for a shoulder injury or to improve your posture? We at BraceAbility have a wide range of arm-shoulder slings that can help treat different types of shoulder injuries, namely, shoulder dislocation/separation, arm fracture, and rotator cuff injuries. We also have shoulder stabilizers that are indicated for use after arthroscopic surgical procedures and bankart repair. Braceability has the best shoulder braces from the top shoulder support brace manufacturers, Bort and Corflex. What is a Rotator Cuff Injury and How Can a Brace Help? The rotator cuff is made up of several muscles that help in the movement and dynamic stabilization of the shoulder joint. The rotator cuff muscles also help adjust the position of the upper arm and the shoulder blade during shoulder movement. Damage or injury to any of these muscles or the ligaments that attach the muscle to the bone can happen because of trauma, gradual aging, or chronic overuse. Any damage to the rotator cuff can cause mild to extreme pain and limited range of motion or use of the shoulder joint. A patient who is suffering from rotator cuff injury may also feel pain and spasm that limits the range of motion of the shoulder. Fluid accumulation and inflammation within the joint can also occur and may result in limited movement. In addition, tears of the rotator cuff can be classified into acute or chronic. Acute tears are the result of sudden resistance felt in the arm, which happens when suddenly lifting a heavy object or when trying to cushion a fall. Chronic tears, on the other hand, are found among those whose jobs or professions require excessive use of the shoulder that causes repetitive trauma to the muscle (baseball players, painters, etc.). Rotator cuff tears may involve either operative or non-operative treatment. Surgery is often the last resort to repair the torn tendons, and the exact type of operation may depend on several fact