Assistive Devices
Movements such as reaching and lifting can be painful after surgery. Assistive devices are designed to make life easier for you as you transition back to normal life. Everyone is different and there is a wide range of approaches to assistive devices. Please watch this video for how to use your sling.
Take a look at the list below and consider what other options may be most helpful for you, and pick them up ahead of your scheduled procedure date.
- Loose fitting clothing
- Button-up or zip-up shirts
- Wedge pillow for sleeping
- Recliner
- Grab Bars: Allows for a more secure transfer into the shower or near the toilet.
- Reacher: Helps you grasp hard to reach items.
- Flexible or Rigid Sock Aid: Helps you to put on your socks or compression stockings.
- Elastic Shoelaces: Turns tennis shoes into easy slip-ons.
- Sling
Where to Purchase: You may choose to purchase these items from medical supply stores, your local pharmacy, or home improvement centers.
Please note: some may require extra time to special order items for you.
