A magnetic arm sling for immobilizing the arm of a patient. The magnetic
arm sling includes an abdominal strap with a magnetically attractive
member and an arm support with a magnetically attractive member. The arm
support is worn on the patient's arm. The magnetically attractive member
of the abdominal strap and the magnetically attractive member of the arm
support form a magnetic bond to immobilizes the patient's arm. An
abduction pillow with one or more magnetically attractive members may
also be used with the magnetic arm sling.