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Argentina Side: (Visit 2 out of 3 Circuits)
You'll be picked up at your hotel in Puerto Iguazú in a comfortable vehicle and travel directly to Iguazú National Park. Opt to explore Devil's Throat, the Lower Circuit or the Upper Circuit.
The largest amount of water from the Iguazú River cascades over Devil's Throat at a rate of 3,434,000 million gallons (1.5 million liters) per second. View this breathtaking display of nature's power is visible from a catwalk built near the top of the 350-foot (107-meter) waterfall.
A 0.8-mile (1.3-km) trail comprises the Lower Circuit, a loop that takes visitors up close to some of the smaller waterfalls in the park. Restrooms and places to stop for snacks are available on this trail, which boasts wonderful views of Bossetti falls that make for great photographs.
Access the very top of the falls via the Upper Circuit. Take this trail, which is also wheelchair accessible, to enjoy panoramic views of San Martin Island and some parts of the Brazilian side of the falls.
Brazil Side:
After seeing all the sights on the Argentinian side of the falls, cross the border into Brazil and its Iguaçu National Park. This side undeniably has the best views of the mighty Devil's Throat, where you'll see over a dozen waterfalls drop 350 feet (107 meters). The famous permanent rainbow is projected upon the enormous mist cloud produced by the force of so much water falling onto the rocks below.
Opt to walk through the tropical forest to the bottom of Salto Floriano, take the elevator to view the falls from the top, or trek out to see the Salto Union falls.
June 2016
Everything ran smoothly though I feel the guides should have strongly recommended buying a protective rain coat - we got drenched twice but that did not deter from the spectacle. Both guides spoke excellent English and were very helpful. Definitely recommend this tour.
June 2016
Great trip, the tour guides were amazing, very professional, very knowledgable and very helpful. The tour was great too
June 2016
Very good tour, I really recommend it. First, we went to the Argentinian side and then to Brazil side. Only if you want to do the Boat Adventures I recommend you to do only the Argentinian side one day and the Brazilian side the other day.
April 2016
It was fantastic. I enjoyed very much. It is a wonderful things to see.
Tour to Argentina side is very well organized and the Guide is very good. He is knowledgeable and speak good English. Highly recommended
But Brazilian side the guide is not well plan the trip. Very poor English. But what I have seen is memorable for life time.
March 2016
Excellent tour, recommanded
March 2016
This is amazing. People ask as i did before my trip, WHICH IS THE BEST SIDE TO SEE? If you only have one day this tour is perfect you get enough time all around the waterfalls there are so many. This tour takes you to both sides with ease. Highly recommended.
December 2015
For anyone trying to decide how to tour the falls I highly recommend the one day tour including both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides.
They are very different but highly complimentary towards seeing the full spec table of the falls.
November 2015
This trip was performed over two days. Worth seeing both sides.
June 2015
First day on Argentinian side was excellent and the guide Marcos was fantastic. We covered everything around the park and were then enlisted to do the Brazilian side today. Taking 1 and a half days was the best idea. We saw both perspectives of the Falls. Weather was perfect. A top experience at Iguassu Falls. Loved it.
April 2015
You must see the falls from both the Argentina and Brazil sides. Power and drama in Argentina, incredible views in Brazil. A lot of walking, but well worth it. This is not to be missed when going to south America. A true wonder of the world. Our Brazilian guide, Manuel, was very helpful and accommodating.
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The Kangaroo Island oyster industry is based here and oysters are available, seasonally. Pelican Lagoon, the inner bay, is a natural fish nursery and is protected as an Aquatic Reserve. The islands within the lagoon are important bird-breeding habitats. Black Swans, Cape Barren Geese, Australian Pelicans and other birds make the area an excellent bird-watching destination. The foreshore and the Fish Cannery Walking Trail are great places to pursue this.
American River: Where To Go / Sightseeing
Artworks Gallery
The gallery is housed in an attractive open space building with light and airy display areas. The wide range of art and craft work for sale is a feature of artworks and includes paintings, photography, prints, collages, lino and solar etching prints, paper tole, jewellery, pottery, sculptures, wood and metal work, handmade felt items, hand knitted scarves and hats, cards, bookmarks and much more!
Whether you are looking for a unique piece of artwork from Kangaroo Island or a small memento of your visit you will find plenty to choose from at Artworks. A special photo opportunity is the giant limestone octopus at the entrance!
Bessell Drive
Baudin Beach, SA, 5222
Located 8.3K from American River
Kangaroo Island Farm Gate and Cellar Door Trail
Take a trail to surprising places on wild and welcoming Kangaroo Island where you can taste the unexpected and wondrous in food and wine.
The Kangaroo Island Farm Gate and Cellar Door Trail introduces you to producers and products at their source. It invites you to enjoy the rich fruits of Kangaroo Island producers' labours in your own time in a natural unspoilt environment.
Farm gate and cellar door locations are listed separately and alphabetically. Each has its own specialities and personality. Refer to the guide for individual opening times.
The three listed suggested itineraries cover three areas, each about a day's drive (but you're welcome to take two). The Dudley Peninsula, Central and South Coast, and Kingscote and surrounds trails are a suggested guide to a variety of sensations and connections with locals. Choose your own, guided by the listed farm gate and cellar door venues, and mix in a splash of art, scenery and natural delights.
Copies of the guide can be downloaded from the website.
Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre,
Howard Street
Penneshaw, SA, 5222
Located 14.7K from American River
Investigator Trail, The
Park at the small parking area by the road at Pelican Lagoon and walk the trail to Prospect Hill. The lookout there offers glorious views across the narrowest part of the island. Signs explain the flora, fauna, geology and history of the area. The walk back to your car takes only a few minutes.
Hog Bay Road,
Prospect Hill
Penneshaw, SA, 5222
Located 14.8K from American River
Drift Away Massage
When was the last time you relaxed and gave some of your time to yourself?
Whether you're on holidays or simply need to unwind... Massage is the systematic and scientific manipulation of soft body tissue. It has been used for thousands of years for relaxation and to restore and promote the good health of mind, body and soul.
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Howard Drive
Penneshaw, SA, 5222
Located 15.1K from American River
Taste of Kangaroo Island Outlet
Whether you just want something delicious to snack on as you tour around the island, some * local supplies to make your own lunch or dinner or a souvenir gift to take home for yourself or a loved one, we've got it all at one convenient location.
We stock everything from fresh frozen lobster, prawns, whiting, abilini (baby abalone), oysters, honey, condiments, olives, figs and sheep dairy cheese to homewares, skincare, jewellery, postcards, books and more.
Make the Taste of Kangaroo Island Outlet your first stop on arrival to the island and your last stop before heading home.
Howard Drive
Penneshaw, SA, 5222
Located 15.1K from American River
Penneshaw Maritime And Folk Museum
The Museum was started in 1968 by a group of dedicated local people led by Keith and Margot McKenzie. At that time many people came forward to donate personal historical items from the Dudley Peninsula.
The Museum was initially a sub branch of the Kingscote Museum and the Kangaroo Island Branch of the National Trust. In the 1980s the Dudley area became a National Trust branch in its own right.
Open from September to May inclusive or by appointment. First Sunday of the month open 12pm to 5pm.
52 Howard Drive
Penneshaw, SA, 5222
Located 15.1K from American River
Penneshaw Penguin Centre
Penguin numbers in South Australia and Kangaroo Island have suffered a serious decline in recent years. The colony at Penneshaw is much smaller than it used to be, but it is still possible to have intimate views of these beautiful birds. Because the numbers are small, on some nights it can be difficult to see them well, and patience may be needed.
The Penneshaw Penguin Centre is located within walking distance of Penneshaw accommodation and SeaLink Ferry Service.
Tour times vary according to season, current times are on the website.
The centre closes during February, as all the penguins are at sea at this time.
Corner Middle Terrace and Bay Terrace
Penneshaw, SA, 5222
Located 15.7K from American River
Kangaroo Island Pelican Feeding
Bring your camera, because the Pelican Feeding display is so entertaining that thousands of photos have been taken over the 16 years since it began. In fact - the Pelican Man is probably the most photographed person on Kangaroo Island. If you are a keen photographer of wildlife, you will enjoy photographing these birds as they dive, fly and eat their food.
All of the birds are wild birds and do not rely on the fish treats to live. They forage in the sea for their normal requirements, but are quite happy to receive some extra morsels.
You will see them flying, taking flight, landing, swimming and trying to dive. Learn about what they can and can't do. If you like, you can even get a 'bit too close for comfort'. (Now, why does the pelican man wear a hat?)
Kingscote Wharf
Kingscote, SA, 5223
Located 18.0K from American River
American River: Events
Kangaroo Island Art Feast 2016
Art Feast celebrates the work of almost 150 of the island's artists, including painters, photographers, digital, print, textile and installation artists, sculptors, musicians and writers, as well as the best of the island's chefs, wine makers, distillers of fine spirits and fermenters of cider. All of this wonderful creative activity contributes to a vibrant festival during springtime on the island.
See website for more information.
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Penneshaw, SA, 5222
Located 15.5K from American River
American River: Travel Tips
Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre
Included at the VIC is a well-stocked souvenir shop including local Kangaroo Island produce and product.
The Kangaroo Island Visitor Information Centre is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 10am to 4pm (closed Christmas Day).
Contact us today to start planning your Kangaroo Island visit.
... just across the water, but a world away!
Howard Drive
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Dr. Hitz holds a doctorate in elementary education with a major in early childhood education and child psychology from Indiana State University. He has bachelor and master of science degrees from ISU, and received a teaching certificate from the State of Indiana in 1973.
Dr. Hitz has published and presented prolifically on teacher education issues and teacher professional development. He currently serves on many policy-making boards locally and nationally, including the Education Northwest Board of Directors, the Council for the Accreditation of Education Professionals (CAEP), Chair of the Select Improvement Commission of CAEP, Chair of the Chalkboard Advisory Committee, and is a member of the Oregon Coalition for Quality Teaching and Learning.
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Victoria Lukich has a rich and varied background in K-12 education spanning 36 years. Her experience has been as a classroom teacher at the middle and high school levels, a school improvement coordinator, assistant principal, and principal. In addition, Dr. Lukich served as a district-level administrator overseeing and supporting high schools and option schools in a large school district. She has worked for the U.S. Department of Education conducting program evaluations of secondary schools throughout the U.S. Her work in four different districts at the school and district levels, in addition to work with the USDOE, provide her with extensive experience in curriculum development, using data to guide school improvement efforts, program evaluation, and school leadership.
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Lisa Todd is the licensure programs administrator for the GSE. As the liaison to Oregon's educator licensure agency, Teacher Standards and Practices, she reviews students' programs of study and recommends those that meet PSU program requirements. She holds a master's degree in library and information science from Drexel University and a bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences from Linfield College. Previously, she assisted with accreditation and assessment at Lewis & Clark College's Graduate School of Education and Counseling, and managed Education Northwest's research library.
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I was born at St. Vincent's Orphanage in Chicago. I spent most of my adult years and much money and time trying to find my biological mother. Finally, in 1996, Catholic Charities SOLD me a redacted biography of my birth mother. I had also obtained a copy of the Decree of Adoption in which her name was listed. I was able to use her name and the redacted bio to focus my search and finally locate her and her other children, both legitimate and illegitimate. When I made that discovery I was in the town in which my grandparents raised my mother and other kids and the town in which my biological grandparents were buried. It was the microfiche of the obituaries which led me to the discovery of my birthmother and her family.
Unless you are an adoptee, I don't think you can fully understand the feeling of connection and authentication as a member of the human race I had when I visited the cemetery in that town and saw the graves of my grandparents to whom I was actually biologically related. I went on to do a lot of genealogy research, now made so much easier by websites like Find A Grave and Ancestry.com. I traced my mother's side back to England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, in some cases back to the 1000's!
All that knowledge obtained because I found the graves of my grandparents! If I can help another person find that feeling of connection and authentication by posting a photograph of a marker or creating a memorial on Find A Grave to go with it, I couldn't be happier.
All is not warm and fuzzy, though. Not in my case. But mine is unusual as over 92% of all birthmothers welcome a reunion with the child they "adopted out." Illinois enacted a law in recent years allowing adult adoptees to obtain copies of their original birth certificates (but not their adoption records). I had always wanted a copy of my original birth certificate because I somehow felt it would give me authenticity as a human being. Maybe that sounds ridiculous, but it's a feeling shared by many adoptees. We weren't born, we were adopted! Well, virtually ALL of the entries about my birthmother on that certificate were falsified by Catholic Charities! Her married name was shown where it required her maiden name, her marital status was false, the number of previous births was wrong, and the address given as her place of usual residence was the address of the ORPHANAGE! The father's name is "Legally Omitted." That was legal lingo for "Bastard."
Learning about my genetic physical and mental health was only one of the reasons I needed to search for my birth families. It was less a reason for searching and more of an excuse to give to non-adoptees for why I wanted to search. At least non-adoptees might understand the need to know your medical history as a reason to search.
And the discoveries you make about health issues, both mental and physical, are not always what you hope to hear. My biological mother's family is rampant with diabetes and alcoholism, two afflictions I am fortunate enough not to suffer. And I discovered that mental traits may very well be genetic. Many of my biological relatives are reclusive to an extreme. And, that is one of my traits, I do admit.
I would do all the searching again, though. The greatest experience was seeing actual living people, and photographs of people, that I actually LOOK LIKE!!!
By the miracle of DNA studies, I found a genetic link to my biological father (on 23andMe.com). I was linked to a man who is my predicted second cousin. This second cousin gave me enough biographical information to enable me to determine the man who was VERY probably my biological father! Without going into all the details, I am about 99% sure that this man is my father! I've explained all the reasoning to my wife (an extremely brilliant woman) who agrees that he is in all likelihood my father. Unfortunately, he died in 1977 and left no other children. Also, I'm not sure how I can verify with 100% certainty that he is my father. The second cousin has clammed up. If I had just a little bit more information from him, I could be absolutely certain.
My father died at age 58 of a heart attack. He had two brothers who also died in their 50's. My grandfather died in his 70's of heart disease. It seems heart disease may be an inherited malady. I've already outlived my father and uncles. It sure would be helpful to know for sure, wouldn't it?
My quest for my heritage has been rekindled! Any suggestions are welcome!
PLEASE NOTE: In the spirit of being helpful, I had been posting obituaries to the memorial I created, and people often suggest I add an obituary to a memorial. But, I discovered a response by Find A Grave in their "Help With Find a Grave" section that obituaries may NOT be copied from websites or newspapers and posted to memorial unless you get written permission from the source to do so. I admit the wording to that response is a bit ambiguous, so I emailed Find A Grave to ask them if they can rewrite the response so it is more clear (they're considering it), and also to verify that I was interpreting the response correctly. Find A Grave replied that we may NOT copy and paste an obituary into a memorial unless we have WRITTEN permission from the souce. The written permission need not be posted but should be kept in case a problem ever arises. If you DO get written permission, then the rules in the FAQ response should be followed. So, this is why I will not post obituaries to memorials unless you have written permission from the source.
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Thank you for the photos!
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on Jul 08, 2016 7:09 PM
Thank you for your input, I do understand.
I am contacting her to see if she might reconsider and try to straighten this out..Have a Happy and Safe 4th.
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Carolina Wilhelmine Henriette Klemz Prehm...
Please remove "Wilhelmine Henriette Klemz" from Carolina's name. Leaving "Carolina Prehm"
Reason: There is a family from Sauk Co, Wis. that think that their Caroline Manthey is this Caroline Prehm. They can not find a death for their H W Manthi/Manthey or his wife Caroline after the 1880 Census and think that their Caroline then married H Prehm. This (145961254) Carolina Prehm married Heinrich Ludwig Prehm 9-14-1873 in Palatine, IL and appears on the 1880 Census in Palatine, IL with her husband Henry Prehm and her daughter Emily from a previous marriage and Henry's children, Otto, Herman, Dora and William Prehm. The Wis Caroline appears on the 1880 Census for Westfield, Sauk Co, Wis along with her husband H.W. and children William and Amelia. I am trying to contact the family tree members with this error to reconsider their information out there on Ancestry.
I thank you for all your hard work and helping all us researchers out here that rely on others for their contributions to Find A Grave.
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RE: Henry R. Groves at Windridge
Thanks for adding the photo of the whole mosaic. It makes a great addition to the memorials and to the whole mausoleum. It is really nice. Add any photos you like to my memorials. In fact a guy asked me about Crystal Lake Mem. and I told him I photographed the whole thing in 2012, but I haven't been back since. If you live closer, feel free to go take photos of those that died 2012 or later. I'm 25 mi. away. It took me 5 days last time. Kathy
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Thank you!
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Barbara Samans
RE: Sperling
Hi James you had left me the below message
James Bellert
[Send Reply] Sperling
Do you have links to the memorials for George and Elizabeth?
Added by James Bellert on Jun 16, 2016 9:06 AM
Just responding..
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on Jun 25, 2016 8:41 AM
Barbara Samans
RE: Sperling
Geo and Eliz Zimmer? No I do not. R there some?
Barb :)
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Keith McDonald
RE: Jeanette J. MacDonald
just called the office, they confirmed she is buried there. i added a note to her memorial stating this....
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on Jun 16, 2016 8:30 AM
Keith McDonald
RE: Jeanette J. MacDonald
i am not sure if she is buried there either. was living in that area so it makes sense... have not found anything else for her. i was going to try and contact the cemetery, if not there, change the record to a cenotaph....
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on Jun 16, 2016 8:23 AM
Kay King
RE: McCollum Corrections
Oops! My mistake - I was thinking in terms of adding the children to the parents, not vice versa, or I would have realized you couldn't do it. I did purposely not give you the wives of the other children for that reason.
Thanks for making the corrections, so researchers on this line will get a more accurate picture. Why can't gravestones come with markers that say "wife of him" or "husband of her", with an arrow pointing to the right place, rather than just planting them side by side! Would save so much trouble figuring out relationships in these family plots!
Thanks again.
- Kay
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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Publication date
|Sep 5, 1944
|Filing date
|Apr 15, 1944
|Priority date
|Apr 15, 1944
|Publication number
|David Goldberg
|Original Assignee
|David Goldberg
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|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
Sept. 5, 1944.
D. GOLDBERG ADJUSTABLE SPLINT 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed April: 15, 1944 Dew/d Gold/berg- Sept. 5, 1944.
Filed April 15, 1944 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Dav/d, GO/dbe Patented Sept. 5, 19 1-4 UNITED .STATES I forr rca AnjUSTABLE. saint David Goldberg, Uniteil' s tates Afifiy,
Camp McCoy, Wis.
Application April 15, 1944, set" rive. 5-1j2 5'3 5 Claims. (01. 128 84) (Granted underit he act of i Mareh as This invention relates generally to "a "splint, but more specifically to an apparatus to be utilized --for the retention of fractured metacarpal bones in a fixed. position after reduction of the fracture.
One object of 'the' invention is toprovide a simple and inexpensive device toeifect the immoam-apparatus for the treatment of transverse and impacted fractures of the last four metacarpal -bones,:which can be easilyapplie'd and adjusted withoutfear of pressure sores, infection,loss of position or deformities.
Stillanother object of the invention is top-ro- --vide aninstrument'of theclas' described which anatomically and physiologically answers the purposeof the general practitioner.
Referring to-the figures in which like'parts are designated by similar reference characters:
Figure lis atop planview'showing theslot'for -longitudinal adjustment of the pressure'plate;
Figure 2 isa front elevation of theapparatus;
Figure 3 is an end elevation showing the 'slot for the vertical adjustment of the finger bracket;
Figure 4 is an end. elevation of a portion ofthe fingersupport and vertically movable bracket;
Figure 5'is a top :plan view ofthe' pressure plate taken on line 55 of Figure 2;
Figure 6 is a sectionalized view of the pressure .platetaken on the line 66 of Figure 5 'showing'a wportion of the universal'connection thereto;
Figure 7 is a front'elevation showing the apparatus attached to the hand of a patient; and
Figure 8 is a front elevation showin relative location of the pressure pad and elevating bracket with respect to fractured metacarpal bone and the adjoining phalanges. p v
Deformities of the hand often occur as the re- -su1t of improper setting of a fractured bone. These fractures are characteristically found in the young or middle aged man, usually the result of a pugilistic encounter, or close hand to hand combat with the enemy in time of war. The
neck of the metacarpal being the smallest and Weakest :portion of the bone, is the most common site of the fracture. The fracture is more frequently transverse in character. I The resulting deformity is that of a depression of the head with dorsal angulation of the fragments. The more dorsal the striking force against the head, the
greater is the depression of the knuckle. The more T i f it t le i lii ,1-.. f f ilf l fth 'l iitii ie xis of the-metacarpal, the greaterthedegree -of impaction. A tangenti al force'results in depresv fsi'oncf hea'd with impaction and angulation of metxa m m rdinarily 'mt'his'typeor f acture, a simple'rojll 6f "gauize'bandaigeis placed in the palm of the The fist is clenchedand immobilized with anothergauae bandage. Some recommend bandaging the handover a tennis ball. More complicatediand "spammed devices have met with success in the hands of others. L. Kaplan in his work entitled The treatment of fractures and dislocations of the hand and fingers; :t'echnic of unpa'dded casts for carpal, metacarpal, and phalangal fractures 'Sur'g. 'Clin, N. America, 1940, 20: [695-1720, explains a device for reducing the racture and holding it in position'by the applicatior' of an unpadded 'ca'st made of two narjdw plaster of Paris splints. The finger is held in extension and pressure is instituted below the headof th'e metacarpal andjabove the angulation whilethe plaster sets. 1H. Meltz'e'r in the article on Wire extension treatment of fractures of fingers and metacarpal bones described in 'Sur'g. Gyn. 05st, 1932, 55137-9, employs skeletal wire "preteen through the proximalphalank. McN'ealy and Lichtenstein :maintain the corrected position astrai'ght dorsal splint as explained in Western Journal of Surgery, 1935, 43:156-61. Wert "seriting specially constructedminiature ice tongs into the proximal phalanx. D, M. Bosworth, in an article on the internal splinting of fractures of th fifth metacarpal, in the Journal of Bone Surgery, 1937, 192826, states that the fragments are first reduced and then maintained in position by fi'xing them to the adjacent metacarpal with nonfiexibleheavywires. S. A. Jahss, in his discussion entitled fFr'actures of the metacarpals; a new method of reduction and immobilization in the Journal of Bone Surgery, 1938, 20:17886, maintains the position of reduction by employing pres sure bcneath the head of the flexed proximal ha a a rlwed re m lar. pertain bect 129 that recommended in this paper. G. G. Davis, in
his discussion on the use of a ball splint for hand fractures in the International Clinic, 1928, Ser., 1:182, 8 pl., maintains position over various sizes of specially constructed wooden balls.
Since this type of fracture is usually first seen by the general practitioner, it is invariably treated by him with one of the many simpler methods available. Unfortunately, in this fracture which is so easily reduced, it is ordinarily difficult to maintain the corrected position. In consequence, :many individuals are left with a residual deform- :ity. This deformity in the laborer interferes with his grasp of an implement. The inability to fully flex the affected finger results in a weakness of the fiexion power of the adjacent fingers. The prominent head of the metacarpal in the palm of the hand causes pain when an object such as a tool is grasped. The professional man, too, finds that this deformity interferes with the full use of both the affected and the adjacent fingers. The depression of the knuckle and the prominence on the dorsum of the hand is cosmetically objectionable to the women.
The ball or roll of gauze in the palm of the hand does not counteract but rather emphasizes the angulating pull of the interossei muscles thereby increasing the deformity. Skeletal traction of any form or skeletal fixation introduces the danger of infection and must be considered a specialized procedure. Plaster, as is Well known, cannot be adjusted to exert varying degrees of pressure during the changing phases of the appearance and subsidence of edema and the subsequent development of atrophy. It i too difiicult for the average physician to determine the exact amount of pressure which is necessary to exert upon setting plaster. Too little pressure will result in reangulation during the stage of atrophy. Too much pressure willresult in pressure sores during the swelling stage which ensues within a few hours following the reduction. Constant immobilization of the flexed proximal interphalangeal joint for a period sufficient to see callous on the X-ray film, results in a flexion deformity.
The instrument to be described is devised primarily for application to the most common type of metacarpal fracture. is the simple, transverse, impacted fracture of the shaft;
With the fracture once reduced, the operator will find that very little upward pressure on the head and downward pressure over the distal end of the proximal fragment is necessary to maintain the corrected position. However, an upward force cannot 'be made on the plantar surface of the metacarpal head for any great length of time without the expectation of complications. Pressure of any consequence for four to six weeks in the intervening fiexor tendon sheath would irritate its membrane and result in thickening and adhesions. .In order to eliminate pressure over the flexor tendon sheath, the first phalanx is flexed to a right angle at the metacarpal-phalangeal joint. This places the base of the proximal phalanx beneath the head of the metacarpal. Pressure upward on the proximal phalanx now forces the metacarpal head upwards. The proximal interphalangeal joint is then flexed to an angle of ninety degrees. Very slight pressure exerted upwards against the head of the proximal phalanx easily maintains elevation of the metacarpal head and the corrected position of the fragments. The amount of pressure necessary is merely the equivalent of the angulating force This, as has been stated,
caused by the pull of the interosseous muscle. The armamentarium necessary to maintain the corrected position of the fractured bone consists of the simple and easily applied apparatus described below and one four inch roll of plaster of Paris bandage.
The apparatus comprises a frame member which consists of an elongated rigid bar I0 formed of metal or other suitable material having a straight central or metacarpal portion H, and at either end a finger support, and a wrist or carpal and anterbrachium portion I2 and I3 which are bent at angles of ninety degrees and approximately fifteen deg-Rees, respectively, to the central portion. The central portion II of the bar In is provided with a longitudinally extending slot I4 for the reception of a set screw I5 which is provided with a knurled head I6 and a ball member I! at its lower extremity. The set screw I5 is held rigidly at any fixed position within the longitudinal slot I4 in the bar I0 by awinged lock nut 18 and a circular knurled lock nut I9 as shown in I, 2, 3, I and 8. The ball I1 at the lower extremity of the screw I 5 is engaged by the socket members 20 and H which are attached to a pressure plate 22 provided with a pad or cushion member 23 which contacts the upper surface of the patients hand. The pressure plate may be vertically adjusted by means of the set screw I 5 and lock nuts I8 and I9 to regulate pressure of the pad 23 on the upper surface of the hand.
The finger or phalangeal portion I2 of the bar I0 which extends at ninety degrees to the central portion I I is provided with a longitudinally extending slot 24 which provides for the attachment of an adjustable bracket 25. This bracket'is composed of an angular base member 26 lidably connected to the bar by means of a bolt 21 which may be retained in any position along the slot by tightening the thumb screw 28 which engages the threads of the bolt and increases the pressure on the washer 29 contacting the surface of the bar. The upper surface of the bracket 26 is provided with circular opening 30 for the reception of a bolt 3|, provided with a knurled nut 32 and washer 33 arranged as shown in Fig. 2, and adapted to retain a supporting plate 34 upon the upper surface of the bracket and to permit the angular adjustment of the same thereon. Upon the upper plate 34 is mounted an angularly shaped pad 35, which is bent over the outwardly extending edge of the plate 34, so as to prevent a soft contact surface to the hand of the patient. The height of the bracket 25 and the angularity of the plate 33 may be adjusted so that the finger of the patient may rest comfortably upon the pad 35.
The wrist portion I3 of the bar I0 is provided with three circular openings 36, 3! and 38 for the reception of the screws 39, 40 and 4|. Instead of tapping the holes 36, 31. and 38 as shown the screws may be welded therein if a more permanent attachment is desired. These screws prevent slipping of the plaster of Paris bandage which is wrapped around the wrist and a lower portion of the arm to retain the frame In in a fixed position with relation to the patients hand.
To apply the apparatus the upper and lower screws I5 and 21 are loosened. About five turns of the plaster of Paris splint bandage are taken about the wrist, the bandage being applied directly upon the skin. The instrument is then placed over the involved metacarpal and the remainder of the plaster roll is used to secure the instrument adapted to contact the dorsal surface of theto the wrist. The plaster sets in a few minutes and the instrument is ready for use. During this procedure the patient maintains the corrected position of the hand by placing the index finger of the other hand over the fracture site and his thumb beneathv the head of the flexed proximal phalanx, thus making anassistant unnecessary.
The upper set screw I5 is then adjusted so that the pressure plate rests directly over the metacarpal and proximal to the fracture line. lower support bracket 26 is raised so that it approximates the dorsal surface of the flexed second and third phalanges. The knuckle is thus maintained in its normal prominent position.
If the fifth metacarpal is involved, it will be noticed that the terminal two phalanges will deviate radially. Hence, a third set screw 3| as shown in Figs. 2, 4, 7 and 8 is placed at the lower support in order to adjust it to the proper angle. The lower support 33 is slightly cupped for comfort. The upper plate 22 is supported by a universal joint the parts of which are designated by the numerals ll, and 2|, the universal being used in order to allow for light variations in the size and shape of the hand and still maintain an even distribution of force throughout the'entire lower contact surface whichis covered by the pad 23.
If swelling is present on the day following the application of the device either one or both of the set screws can easily be adjusted and thus avoid pressure necrosis of the skin. It will nevertheless still be possible to maintain the necessary force to counteract the angulating pull of the interossei.
After a few days all swelling will have subsided. Some fibrous union of the fragments will then have taken place. The operator can then hold his finger .beneath the metacarpal head, loosen the lower support and carry the flexed proximal interphalangeal joint through a full range of motion. The finger can also be cleaned with alcohol and the skin protected with any oil or cream. This latterprocedure should be carried out two or three times a week during the entire stage of fixation.
The fragments should be supported for about three to five weeks, or until X-ray evidence shows sufficient callous about the fracture site to prevent the pull of the interossei muscles from reangulating the fragments.
When callous appears adequate and the apparatus is finally removed, there is a complete restoration of position without evidence of deformity throughout any portion of the hand. Two to three days after the removal of the apparatus, patients have been returned to full army duty without any resultant difiiculty.
Modifications of the device, such as increasing the width of the pressure plate 22 and the supporting plate 33 for use in cases where more than one metacarpal bone is fractured, may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of The metacarpal region of the patients hand, and a vertically and angularly adjustable bracket member connected to said depending portion adapted to, support the second row phalanx associated with the fractured metacarpal.
.2. An adjustable splint for use in maintaining fractured metacarpal bones in anatomical alignment after reduction comprising a rigid frame having a central metacarpal portion, a depending phalangeal portion, and an angularly extending wrist portion, a vertically adjustable pressure plate provided with a padded surface adapted to contact the dorsal surface of the metacarpal region of the patients hand, and a vertically and angularly adjustable bracket member provided with a padded surface and connected to said depending portion adapted to support the second row phalanges associated with the fractured metacarpals.
3. An adjustable splint for use in maintaining fractured metacarpal bones in anatomical alignment after reduction comprising a rigid frame hand, and a vertically and angularlyadjustable having a central metacarpal portion, a depending phalangeal portion, and an angularly extending carpal and antebrachial portion, an adjustable pressure plate adapted to contact the dorsal surface of the metacarpal region of the patients bracket member connected to said depending phalangeal portion adapted to retain the fingers of the fractured metacarpals doubled into the palm of the hand, and means in connection with said carpal and antebrachial portion of said frame adapted to retain a plaster of Paris bandage in fixed position. v
4. An adjustable splint for use in maintaining a fractured metacarpal bone in anatomical alignment after reduction comprising a rigid frame having a central metacarpal portion, provided with a horizontal slot, a depending phalangeal portion provided with a vertical slot, and an angularly extending wrist portion, a vertically ad ustable pressure plate, slidably supported within the horizontal slot in the metacarpal port.on of said frame adapted to contact the dorsal suriaoe of the metacarpal region of the patients hand, and an adjustablebracket, siidaoiy supported within the vertical slot in the phalangeal por ion of said frame, adapted to support the second row phalanx associated with the fractured metacarpal.
5. An adjustable splint for use in maintaining a fractured metacarpal bone in anatomical alignment after reduction comprising a rigid frame having a central metacarpal portion, provided with a horizontal slot, a depending phalangeal portion provided with a vertical slot, and an angularly extending wrist portion, a Vertically adjustable pressure plate, shdabiy supported within the horizontal slot in the metacarpal portion of said frame adapted to contact the dorsal surface of the metacarpal region of the patients hand, and an ad ustable bracket, slidably supported witnin the vertical slot in the phalangeal portion of said frame, adapted to support the second row phalanx associated with the fractured metacarpal and means comprising screws projecting from the upper surface of the wrist portion of said frame adapted to retain plaster of Paris bandage in a fixed position.
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|International Classification
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|European Classification


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