Which injury is commonly immobilized with a sling and swathe?

• A. Ankle fracture
• B. Wrist sprain
• C. Clavicle fracture
• D. Knee contusion

Answer: (C)

Immobilizing with a sling and swathe is designed to support and keep the arm close to the body, limiting movement at the shoulder joint. This is ideal for a clavicle fracture because stabilizing the upper limb reduces pain and prevents further displacement while the injury is treated. Lower-extremity injuries like an ankle fracture or knee contusion require splints or immobilizers for the leg, not a sling. A wrist sprain is usually managed with a wrist splint to immobilize the wrist itself, though a sling might be used for overall arm support in some cases. So the injury most commonly immobilized with a sling and swathe is a clavicle fracture.