Orthopaedic products
Collar’n‘Cuff
Versatile soft-foam material for customised slings and braces
Collar’n’Cuff
With Collar‘n’Cuff®, you can construct effective, comfortable slings and braces to support your patients’ arms, wrists and shoulders – without the need for extra padding.
Collar’n’Cuff is a highly versatile, cost-effective solution. Simply cut the exact amount of material you need from a roll of Collar‘n’Cuff, then use the plastic fasteners supplied to hold it in place.
It is made from a soft-foam material in a knitted cotton tubular sleeve, which provides effective and comfortable support when fastened in position with the plastic strips.
- For arm slings, wrist supports, clavicle braces or shoulder immobilisers
- Supportive, strong and comfortable
- Simple construction to enable rapid creation of tailor-made support
- Supplied in 6-metre rolls so you can cut the amount of material you need
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Further product information
When to use Collar‘n’Cuff
Collar‘n’Cuff can be used for a wide variety of applications including:
- Balanced arm sling
- Wrist support sling
- Clavicle brace
- Shoulder immobiliser
How to use Collar‘n’Cuff
Wrist fixation instructions
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Take approx. 75cm of Collar ‘n’ Cuff and place arm in required position.
Take approx. 75cm of Collar ‘n’ Cuff and place arm in required position.
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Support the wrist with one end of the Collar ‘n’ Cuff, the other end being taken round the neck.
Support the wrist with one end of the Collar ‘n’ Cuff, the other end being taken round the neck.
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Bring the two ends together and fasten with ties provided, ensuring sufficient room for the hand to be withdrawn from the Collar ‘n’ Cuff.
Bring the two ends together and fasten with ties provided, ensuring sufficient room for the hand to be withdrawn from the Collar ‘n’ Cuff.
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Excess tie can be cut off and cut edge tucked into the Collar ‘n’ Cuff to make a neat finish.
Excess tie can be cut off and cut edge tucked into the Collar ‘n’ Cuff to make a neat finish.
Arm and shoulder immobilization instructions
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To immobilise the arm and shoulder, apply Collar ‘n’ Cuff as in A. Take a piece of Tubigrip®, size K or L, and measure from axilla to waist and shoulder to waist.
To immobilise the arm and shoulder, apply Collar ‘n’ Cuff as in A. Take a piece of Tubigrip®, size K or L, and measure from axilla to waist and shoulder to waist.
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The patient should step into the Tubigrip and the 1st layer then pulled up to the axilla.
The patient should step into the Tubigrip and the 1st layer then pulled up to the axilla.
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The remaining Tubigrip is now pulled over the affected arm and shoulder.
The remaining Tubigrip is now pulled over the affected arm and shoulder.
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Complete immobility is now obtained and a hole can be cut in the Tubigrip so the hand can be observed.
Complete immobility is now obtained and a hole can be cut in the Tubigrip so the hand can be observed.
Balanced arm support
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To support an arm in a balanced position, often in conjunction with forearm casts, take approx.1.5m of Collar ‘n’ Cuff and tie one end around the wrist.
To support an arm in a balanced position, often in conjunction with forearm casts, take approx.1.5m of Collar ‘n’ Cuff and tie one end around the wrist.
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Take the Collar ‘n’ Cuff around the neck and over the opposite shoulder, bringing it across the back of the patient.
Take the Collar ‘n’ Cuff around the neck and over the opposite shoulder, bringing it across the back of the patient.
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Bring the loose end through, and over, the arm at the elbow.
Bring the loose end through, and over, the arm at the elbow.
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Secure and tie behind, again ensuring there is sufficient room for the arm to be removed from the Collar ‘n’ Cuff.
Secure and tie behind, again ensuring there is sufficient room for the arm to be removed from the Collar ‘n’ Cuff.
Wrist support
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To obtain wrist support, take 1.5m of Collar ‘n’ Cuff and make a loop 30cm in, the end piece sitting on top. Make a further loop at the side of the first.
To obtain wrist support, take 1.5m of Collar ‘n’ Cuff and make a loop 30cm in, the end piece sitting on top. Make a further loop at the side of the first.
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Cross the right-hand loop of the Collar ‘n’ Cuff in front of the left-hand loop (not twisting).
Cross the right-hand loop of the Collar ‘n’ Cuff in front of the left-hand loop (not twisting).
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Place the hand into the two loops: the first supporting the wrist; the second, the metacarpals, with the thumb positioned between the two.
Place the hand into the two loops: the first supporting the wrist; the second, the metacarpals, with the thumb positioned between the two.
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The loose ends of the Collar ‘n’ Cuff are now fastened together with the tie provided.
The loose ends of the Collar ‘n’ Cuff are now fastened together with the tie provided.
Clavical bracing
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For clavical bracing, take approx.1.5m of Collar ‘n’ Cuff and, standing behind the patient, lay the Collar ‘n’ Cuff round the back of the patient’s neck, bringing each end underneath the axilla.
For clavical bracing, take approx.1.5m of Collar ‘n’ Cuff and, standing behind the patient, lay the Collar ‘n’ Cuff round the back of the patient’s neck, bringing each end underneath the axilla.
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Tie a knot in the Collar ‘n’ Cuff and take one end under the piece that is positioned around the neck.
Tie a knot in the Collar ‘n’ Cuff and take one end under the piece that is positioned around the neck.
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Pull firmly down, and either secure with fasteners provided or tie a knot in the Collar ‘n’ Cuff. By removing the foam in the two tails, a flatter, more comfortable knot will be provided.
Pull firmly down, and either secure with fasteners provided or tie a knot in the Collar ‘n’ Cuff. By removing the foam in the two tails, a flatter, more comfortable knot will be provided.
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This will have now pulled back the shoulders, putting the clavicles into traction.
This will have now pulled back the shoulders, putting the clavicles into traction.
