MARCH,

1960

ORTHOPEDIC & PROSTHETIC APPLIANCE

A

N o r t h Carolina Birthday Party. (See page 1 0 0 )

publishers! American Orthotics and Prosthetics Association and American Board for Certification

ORTHOTICS

A N D PROSTHETICS CALENDAR W H A T . WHEN • WHERE

F O R 1960—

(Notice of events to be listed here should b e sent to the Editor of the Journal)

APRIL

A O P A Region V—Ohio, Michigan, West V i r g i n i a Meeting Deshler-Hilton, Columbus, Ohio 22-24 Meeting—Pennsylvania Society of Orthotics and Prosthetics Williamsport, Pennsylvania 29-30 A O P A Region IV—Southeastern S t a t e s Meeting. Adjourns M a y 1 Conquistador Motel, Pensacola, Florida

MAY

13-14

JUNE

1

AUGUST

21-28

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

1-2-3

A O P A Region II—New Y o r k and N e w Jersey and Metrorjolitan Association—Technical Session Biltmore Hotel, New York, New York 14-15 A O P A Region VIII Lake Murray Lodge, Oklahoma Deadline date for receipt of applications for the 1960 Certification Examinations 17-18 A O P A Region VII (the Middle West) Meeting Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, Colorado International Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D. C. 28 W o r l d Congress for Welfare of Crippled Children and Adults —Adjourns September 2 Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, New York 2

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National A s s e m b l y of the American Orthotics and Prosthetics Association ( A O P A ) Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, New York 4-10 International Society for Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)—Meeting Hotel Astor, New York, New York 10-12 National Rehabilitation Association—National Meeting Biltmore Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR T W O I N NORTH CAROLINA Debbie Ferrell and Neva Thompson, the young ladies shown on our cover, have much in common. They were four years old last September 23, and the picture shows them at their mutual birthday party. Both mothers were good friends before their birth, both girls were born the same day and both with congenital amputations. Debbie is the little blond girl and Neva is the brunette. The artificial arms were prescribed by the Prosthetics Clinic team headed by Dr. John Powers at the Charlottte Rehabilitation Hospital of Charlotte, North Carolina. Arrangements were made through the Crippled Children's Division of the State Board of Health. The prostheses were made and fitted by the W. T. Hinnant Company of Charlotte, North Carolina. John Hinnant, whose company manufactured the prostheses, re­ ports that both girls were fitted the first week in July and were given pros­ thetic training by the therapist at the Rehabilitation Hospital. He adds: ''They have made outstanding progress in the use of these prostheses and they use them every day now. (Of course, this is true of practically all children.)"

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V O L U M E 14

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MARCH, 1960

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NUMBER

1 , SECTION 1

T h i s issue a p p e a r s i n t w o sections. Section 2 is devoted t o a n Index f o r t h e y e a r 1 9 5 9 Second class p o s t a g e paid a t W a s h i n g t o n , D .

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Orthotics and Prosthetics in the World Today—Theme of the 1960 Assembly-

26

New York University Offers Degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics

29

Applications of the Halo

By Vernon L. Nickel, M.D., Jacquelin Perry, M.D.. Alice Garrett, M.D. and Roy Snelson, CO.. ,

,

31

Functional Improvement Services for Public Welfare Recipients in California

By Leon Lejson

_.

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36

Nelson Gadgets No. 3

By Kurt B. Nelson, CO. „

38 (Continued on page 5)

Richard M . Locke LESTER A. SMITH Editor

L. B . Barghausen Stanley

Hedges

Erich Hanicke Alvin L . Muilenburg JOURNAL COMMITTEE

Fred K a r g

Howard Mooney

C. O . A n d e r s o n

William A . Tosberg

Robert H o m e

Kurt Nelson

W m . H . Stauffer

The Orthopedic and Prosthetic Appliance Journal is issued four times a year—in March, June, September and December. The 1960 subscription price payable in advance is four dollars a year, for delivery anywhere in the Western Hemisphere. The subscription rate elsewhere is five dollars a year. Single copies are one dollar each. Publication does not constitute official endorsement of opinions presented in articles. The Journal is the official organ of its two publishers, The American Orthotics and Prosthetics Association (formerly Orthopedic Appliance and Limb Mfrs. Assn.) and the American Board for Certification. All correspondence should be addressed to the Editor of the Orthopedic and Prosthetic Appliance Journal, 919 18th St., N.W., Washington 6, D. C.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS—Continued A Modification of a Reciprocal Wrist Extension Finger Flexion Orthosis By Thorkild J. Engen, CO

39

Recent Developments in the Fitting and Fabrication of the Symes Prosthesis By Fred Hampton

45

Glossary of German Brace Terms Compiled by George W. Fillauer, Sr

_

_

Bacteriostatic and Fungistatic Additives By Gennaro Labate, CO. .

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Selected Case Reports from the Child Amputee Prosthetics of California, Los Angeles By Robert Mazet, Jr., M.D. and Harry Campbell, CP

Projects,

58 62

University _

63

A Report on the SACH Foot By A. Bennett

Wilson, Jr

67

The Third International Prosthetics Course

_

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The Second International Prosthetics Training Course A Report by William A. Tosberg, CP., CO

73

—

The V.A. Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Activities in New York..._

75

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78

DEPARTMENTS Idea Exchange By Everett Gordon, M.I).

—

Shop News Column Conducted by Alvin Muilenburg,

CO., CP—-

AOPA and the First Regional Meeting A Report by President Paul E. Leimkuehler, Are

We Professional? An Editorial by Howard

__

Thranhardt, CP.,

Certification

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85

CP

87

President, American Board for

-

89

Cross Country Report

90

To the Ladies Reviews

81

-

—

99

-

74, 101, 103

Suppliers Index and Advertising Data

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SUPPLIERS SECTION-INFORMATION O N SUPPLIERS LIMB AND BRACE FIELD Advertising in the Journal: The Journal is published March, June, September and December. Advertising contracts for these issues are issued on an annual basis. The Journal is supplemented by the A O P A Almanac published in the other eight months of the year. Advertising rates are full page $65.00 per issue—half page $40.00 per issue. Other details on advertising requirements and policies may be obtained from the editor, 919 18th St. N.W., Washington 6, D . C. or from any of the members of the A O P A Committee on Advertising and Supplies: Armand Roy, Burlington, Vermont Leo Waller, New York City, New York Charles Dankmeyer, Baltimore, Md. John Hinnant, Charlotte, N. C.

Lucius Trautnan, Minneapolis, Minn. Charles Kymes, San Antonio, Texas Edward L. Jachowski, Phoenix, Ariz. Harold Lloyd, Reno, Nevada

Otto Becker, Birmingham, Michigan Howard Reinherz, Kenosha, Wise.

Lenart Ceder, Tacoma, Wash. Norris Menzies, Fredricton, Canada

SUPPLIERS INDEX—March, 1 9 6 0 American

Rawhide

M f g Co.

James R. Kendrick Co. Kingsley M f g . Co. Knit Rite

American Chain & Cable Co. Automotive & Aircraft Division

Ill

—

113

...

116

Company

23

106

109

D. B. Becker Company Becker Orthopedic Appliance Co.

_

112 24

Bennington Stump Sock Co.

2

Otto Bock Orthopedic Industry S. H. Camp & Company

12-13

G. W . Chesbrough, Inc

105

C. D. Denison Orthopedic Appliance Corp. D. W . Dorrance

15 22

8

......

14

and 1 6 Levy & Rappel, Inc.

114

John J McCann Company

104 9

M. J . Markell Shoe Company Miller Brace Co.

. ...

Minneapolis Artificial Limb Co.

,

Ohio W i l l o w W o o d Co

1 L L I L

.,..

....

P J Pntvin (hop Co

110

Orthopaedic Supplies Co., Inc.

Florida Brace Corp. Florida Manufacturing

20 Corp.

108

Freeman Manufacturing Company

17 19 _

Wm.

H. Horn & Bros., Inc.

. .

_..„_

14 15

Joseph Jones Co. PAGE 6

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Prosthetic Services o f San Francisco. 1. Sabel, Inc Sierra Engineering Co. Southern Prosthetic Supply Co. Tenenbaum, Prosthetics Truform Anatomical

116 . ... 103 108

_y

u . rorzeir

..

.

4 25

A. J . Hosmer Corp.

KODert

118 117

22 Fillauer Surgical Supplies

16

Supports

. 60-61 117

10-11 21 and 1 1 8 Back Cover 1a 7 107 1

19 MARCH, 1 9 6 0

When you buy Truform . . . y o u k n o w y o u ' r e getting full val­ ue at a fair price. A n a t o m i c a l l y correct supports, quality-made, b a c k e d b y a n educational a n d sales-help p r o g r a m that is an in­ tegral part o f T r u f o r m value.

When you fit Truform . . . y o u k n o w y o u r c u s t o m e r is going to receive m a x i m u m therapeutic effect, p r o p e r l y c a r r y i n g o u t the p h y s i c i a n ' s wishes. B o t h patient a n d p h y s i c i a n will be well satis­ fied with the T r u f o r m value y o u supply. T r u l y , the best is w o r t h a fair price to y o u r c u s t o m e r a n d a fair profit to y o u . T h e s e things y o u c a n c o u n t on f r o m T r u f o r m under its p o l i c y of " S e r v i n g O n l y the Ethical A p p l i a n c e D e a l e r . "

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A l l contacts

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N e w ! VOLUNTARY with

OPENING

HAND

BAC-LOC®

exclusive

feature

see it at your local progressive prosthetist I P

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S T U D LENGTH 21/32" STUD THREAD Vi'*'20 E X T E R N A L V«"-28 I N T E R N A L

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of quality

is the Sierra

label .

be sure it's on every part you buy

L E N G T H OF CABLE 3 % " FROM W R I S T PLATE TO BALL TERMINAL

M o d e l 223-00 R i g h t

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An outstanding hand, natural and lifelike in appearance with built-in Sierra reliability to meet the most exacting demands o f the amputee. T h e exclusive Bac-Loc® feature operates in all finger positions enabling easy and secure o b j e c t handling o f various sizes and w e i g h t s . M a x i m u m t h u m b to finger opening is 3". A single control cable operates finger opening and back release.

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S I E R R A E A S T

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LITERATURE

CATALOG A t t r a c t i v e l y designed c a t a l o g p r o v i d i n g r e a d y r e f e r e n c e for d o c t o r s , therapists and prosthetists in p r e s c r i b i n g , fitting and t r a i n i n g relative t o u p p e r and l o w e r prosthesis.

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CAMP-VARCO TRACTION BELT This tested, proven, patented apparatus with its many functional features and advantages is accepted as superior equipment by many doctors, institutions and hospitals. An effective and practical method in treating low back syndrome, the Camp-Varco Traction Belt assures the patient effective traction, proper nursing care, no contraindications, easy application, hospital or home use, and cheerful patient acceptance. There is no restriction in the use of any other modalities and its use avoids adhesure dermatitis, thrombophlebitis, patient irritation, prolonged disability and quadriceps atrophy. Be sure to be in stock on this profitable, needed item . . . be prepared to give your medical market immediate service.

SERVE YOUR MEDICAL MARKET WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF S

CAMP HEAD HALTER KIT Earn greater profits faster with this rapid turnover Camp head halter kit. More popular with many doctors and patients than the conventional type because the new side opening can be pre-set for ease . . . for facil­ ity in donning and removing. It can be put on without raising the head . . . an action which in extreme cases may prove dangerous. The spreader bar is notched to permit use of vary­ ing width up to 1 2 " and the foam rubber padded halter is snug fitting with easily worked side adjustment straps. Avail­ able in individual units or sets in adult or children's sizes.

ANDERSON TRACTION LEGGING Easy and simple to use . . . the skin adhering foam rubber and elastic corset material with attached straps and buckles can be applied by patients or other untrained persons with a minimum of instruction and no complications. It has an aerated elastic back inset for shaping to the leg as additional prevention against slipping. May be washed or autoclaved. In adult or child's sizes.

PLIANCES AND APPARATUS FROM CfifAP

S. H . CAMP and C O M P A N Y Jackson, Michigan S. H. CAMP & CO. of CANADA, L T D . Trenton,

Ontario

New . . . HOSMER " S C R E W - I N " SUCTION SOCKET VALVE IMPROVEMENTS: 1.

O N E HALF T H E T U R N S T O INSTALL OR REMOVE.

2.

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EASIER

THROUGH"

Valve

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CORP.

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DEVICES

T h i s w a l l chart sent f r e e on request.

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MARCH,

I960

THE HAND FASHIONED S T U M P SOCK w i t h the "Cashmere feel" DEVELOPED by ACCURATE

A;5.T.

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LONGER BETWEEN

WASHES

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ACCURATE ORTHOPEDIC STOCKINETTE made o f C o t t o n or D u P o n t

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THE HYDRA-CADENCE LEG Y o u r doctors and y o u r amputee clients are g o i n g be keenly interested in securing the Leg.

A n d y o u ' l l be

care o f t h e m .

to

Hydra-Cadence

kept busy, p r o f i t a b l y s o , t a k i n g

T o secure this business, w r i t e t o d a y t o :

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Box

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Glendale 4 , Calif. D o n ' t miss the boat on the biggest item in Prosthetics t o d a y .

ORTHOPEDIC & PROSTHETIC APPLIANCE JOURNAL

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15

The

"ORIGINAL"

WILLIAMS Lumbo-Sacral Flexion Brace (Designed

by Dr. Paul C. W i l l i a m s ! "To

reduce the lumbo-sacral

lordosis and thus

lift the weight from the posterior vertebral struc­ tures.

Permits free ant. flexion o f the lumbar

spine

but

prevents

extension

and

lateral

Flexions." Measurements: 1.

Chest

(about 4 " below nipple

linel

2. W a i s t (at navel line) 3. Pelvic

(V2

distance

between greater

trochanter and crest o f ilium) 4. Seventh cervical spinous process to the prominence of Coccyx.

ALL

ORTHOPAEDIC APPLIANCES

Orders filled at the request of members of the profession only

MILLER BRACE CO. 3902

Gaston Avenue

P.O. Box Box 7 9 0 2

ALL

Dallas, Texas

YOUR NEEDS FOR

Orthopedic Appliances and

Prosthetics

UNDER ONE ROOF Coutils ' Moleskins ' Brocades ' Elastics Non-Elastics ' Nylon Lacings ' Buckles Tools ' Air Foam ' Steels and now new Tesamoll Urethane all Purpose Foam Plastic Pressure sentitive Tape distributed to the Orthopedic and Prosthetic Professions by

L. Laufer 5 0 W e s t 2 9 t h Street

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& Co. N e w York 1 , N . Y .

MARCH, 1960

With

Complete

Confidence

S U R G I C A L S U P P O R T S MODEL 423 Sacro-Lumbar Back Support for Women

MODEL 422 Sacro - Lumbar Back Support for Man

SOUND BASIC DESIGN —In developing the corset type of support, Freeman has worked closely with the medical profession. The result of this work and cooperation is a sound basic design that can give the exact degree of support or immobilization desired and still retain comfort for the wearer whether he's sitting, standing or reclining. COMPLETE LINE — When you handle Freeman surgical supports you have available the right model for every surgical garment application the doctor may prescribe. You can be sure that each is correctly designed for its job and will he worn because it will be comfortable. That's why you can fit and sell Freeman garments with confidence. F R E E M A N Q U A L I T Y F E A T U R E S

• Self-smoothing, m e n t

Non-Wrinkle

Fly. Exclusive.

Speeds putting

on gar-

' assures extra comfort • Petal-Soft Interior Finish. Cushions stay,

avoids irritation • Nylon Laces at points of greatest strain • Soft Plush Padding

under

hooks

and

eyes

Superb

Needle

Work

•

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Materials.

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New Helps for

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TRAUTMAN MIDGET C U T T E R — N o .

CARVER 2100H

A new single blade cutter to help you pull small children's sockets—and fittings.

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$ 2 5 . 0 0 including an e x t r a blade.

A i r Attachment

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T r a u t m a n Carver No.

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A n o t h e r tool to help you get ultimate effi­ ciency f r o m y o u r T r a u t m a n Carver. T h i s is a b l o w e r attachment which gently b l o w s s a w d u s t and chips a w a y f r o m the cutting t o o l . T h i s enables you to see at all times exactly w h e r e and h o w you're cutting. Comes complete w i t h a i r h o s e f i t t i n g — c a n be plugged into any s t a n d a r d a i r l i n e . F l o w of air can be r e g u l a t e d . Attach in minutes w i t h screwdriver o n l y tool needed. Cost $10.50.

FOOT

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[ F o r the T r a u t m a n Carver

2100K)

W e ' v e had requests f o r a f o o t - o p e r a t e d s w i t c h , and this is the a n s w e r . It can be attached in a matter o f minutes to any T r a u t m a n Carver. De­ signed so that i f the o p e r a t o r wishes to use the hand switch instead o f the f o o t pedal, all he has to do is remove the motor plug f r o m the recepta­ cle on the column o f the Carver and then plug it directly i n t o the power s u p p l y . Does not affect the Carver's normal o p e r a t i o n . Cost $ 2 2 . 6 5 .

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1960

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The Jewett HYPEREXTENSION BACK BRACE A proven hyperextension brace f o r cases of uncomplicated compression fractures o f the l o w e r thoracic and entire lumbar spine. A d j u s t a b l e , light w e i g h t , r i g i d , comfort­ able and convenient to f i t .

T h e S p i n a l Fusion M o d e l has a d d i t i o n a l a d v a n t a g e s which make it an admirable p o s t - l o w e r f u s i o n brace w h e r e minimal motion in the fused area is desired.

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1960

A C C O Lined Conduit and Smooth Cable provide Quiet, Easy Operation A complete line of a c c o T r u - L o c cables and fittings is available to help improve prosthetics and limb shop practices. Recommended by the Committee on Prosthetics Research and Development, the vari­ ous a c c o assemblies feature reclaimable and re-usable major fittings as well as the unique new a c c o smooth lining and smooth cable.

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ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS IN T H E W O R L D T O D A Y — T H E M E OF T H E 1 9 6 0 ASSEMBLY PROGRAM CHAIRMAN T E D SMITH ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR T H E N E W Y O R K

CITY

MEETING

Noted authorities in prosthetics and orthotics give international color lo ihe I 9 6 0 Assemhiv of Tin-. Limb and Brace Profession. This is to be held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York Citv September 2-6. following immedi­ ate!] after the Eighth World Congress of the International Society for the Welfare of Cripples. Many delegates lo the World Congress will remain on for the Assembly which is sponsored by The American Orthotics and Pros­ thetics Association. 'led W. Smith. Certified Orlholisl of Kansas City. Missouri, has been designated Program Chairman for the 1960 Assembly \>\ President Paul E. I.eimkuehler. Mr. Smith, a noted authority on stump socks manufacture, has had many years of experience—over a