Wrist joint replacement offers pain relief in arthritis patient
Keith Beck of Mount Vernon suffered rheumatoid arthritis for 20 years with pain and limited mobility in both wrists. At Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids, surgeon Dr Leland Hawkins performed a left wrist fusion in 1976 and later the first wrist arthroplasty there, using a two piece prosthesis secured with bone cement to restore motion and relieve pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Beck
Mount Vernon
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Beck
Leland G. Hawkins
Linn County Orthopedists
Hawkins
Mercy
Joint replacements advance as surgeons refine prosthetics
The article notes that modern joint replacements now include hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand joints with Cedar Rapids success. It highlights Beck's positive outcome after a second wrist surgery and discusses materials such as silastic polyethylene and stainless steel. Experts warn of possible complications like infection and stiffness while predicting ongoing improvements in implants and techniques.
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John Charnley
James W. Turner
Mercy
Cedar Rapids
Hawkins
David C. Naden
Turner
Naden
Keith Beck
Family Meetings and child self discipline guidance
This article argues weekly family meetings build democracy at home, teach responsibility and self control, and strengthen relationships. It provides examples of listening to children, negotiating chores and TV time, and planning budgets and vacations with joint input.
Brauer Couple to mark 50th anniversary in Manchester
Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Brauer Sr. will be honored at a Sunday family dinner and open house from 1 30 to 4 at the Plantation Inn for their 50th anniversary. He wed Gladys Retz on April 10, 1928 in Manchester. Their children Bill Ankeny Allan Plymouth Ind Paul Jr Larry Marion and Joan McMurrin host with 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
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Manchester
Paul M. Brauer Sr
Plantation Inn
Brauer
Gladys Retz
Bill
Ankeny
Allan
Plymouth
Ind
Paul Jr
Larry
Marion
Joan McMurrin
Shower honors Patricia Coontz before May wedding
Guest of honor Patricia Coontz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Coontz, received a Monday evening shower hosted by Shirley Chermak for 25 guests at 168 Thompson Drive SE and 2819 Southland St SW. Patricia will wed May 6 to Mark Teply, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Teply, at 1345 Sierra Drive NE. On this date in 1581 Queen Elizabeth knighted Sir Francis Drake.
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Patrica Coontz
George Coontz
Thompson Drive
Shirley Chermak
Southland St
Miss Coontz
Mark Teply
Sierra Drive
Don Teply
Third St. SW
CIA plans cutbacks trimmed to fifty more firings
CIA Director Stansfield Turner says only 50 additional employees will be fired, far short of the 225 targeted from headquarters by October 1. Spokesman Herbert Hetu cites morale problems and higher attrition in the undercover division as reason for reducing the required firings.
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Washington
CIA
Stansfield Turner
Spy
Herbert Hetu
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