Skip to main content
Digital Archive Toronto Public Library Homepage
Friendly exchange: Deng Pufang, in wheelchair right, shakes hands with Dr. David Houlden of Sunnybrook Medical Centre who created machine to diagnose extent of spinal cord injuries. Deng, founder and director of the China Fund for the Handicapped, is on North American tour.
Friendly exchange: Deng Pufang, in wheelchair right, shakes hands with Dr. David Houlden of Sunnybrook Medical Centre who created machine to diagnose extent of spinal cord injuries. Deng, founder and director of the China Fund for the Handicapped, is on North American tour.

Friendly exchange: Deng Pufang, in wheelchair right, shakes hands with Dr. David Houlden of Sunnybrook Medical Centre who created machine to diagnose extent of spinal cord injuries. Deng, founder and director of the China Fund for the Handicapped, is on North American tour.

Date9/28/1987
Names
(photographer)
FormatPicture
Medium
Undefined
Language
ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0128559F
Robert Ellery 18, was crippled by a shot from a .22 rifle. An award from Criminal Injuries Compensation Board enabled the Uxbridge youth to buy this van, equipped with hand controls, wheelchair lift.
Robert Ellery 18, was crippled by a shot from a .22 rifle. An award from Criminal Injuries Compensation Board enabled the Uxbridge youth to buy this van, equipped with hand controls, wheelchair lift.
7/7/1977
Lucky man: Donald Elborn broke his neck diving into shallow water last month, but was lucky not to injure his spinal cord.
Lucky man: Donald Elborn broke his neck diving into shallow water last month, but was lucky not to injure his spinal cord.
8/2/1989
One baby's spinal cord was broken and the cornea of another infant's eye was scratched during forcep deliveries by a Georgetown obstetrician, the Ontario Hospital Appeals Board has been told. [Incomplete]
One baby's spinal cord was broken and the cornea of another infant's eye was scratched during forcep deliveries by a Georgetown obstetrician, the Ontario Hospital Appeals Board has been told. [Incomplete]
12/7/1987
Confined to a wheelchair by a spinal disorder, 14-year-old Cathy Coles can turn water taps onand off with wooden tool Vic Thompson made for her
Confined to a wheelchair by a spinal disorder, 14-year-old Cathy Coles can turn water taps onand off with wooden tool Vic Thompson made for her
5/2/1973
Job well done:L Dr. Marvin Tile, head of orthopedic surgery at Sunnybrook Medical Centre, talks to 19-year-old Kevin Hansen, a student from Lowa, after an operation on Kevin's smashed hip socket that likely saved him from life in a wheelchair. Tile is one of North America's leading authorities on hip-socket surgery, performed at only a few hospitals in North America.
Job well done:L Dr. Marvin Tile, head of orthopedic surgery at Sunnybrook Medical Centre, talks to 19-year-old Kevin Hansen, a student from Lowa, after an operation on Kevin's smashed hip socket that likely saved him from life in a wheelchair. Tile is one of North America's leading authorities on hip-socket surgery, performed at only a few hospitals in North America.
11/18/1983
How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.
How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.
7/2/1985
The eyes have it: Former world-ranked welter weight Sammy Luft sping, whose career ended in 1940 because of an injury in the ring, is examined by Toronto ophthalmologist Albert Cheskes. Following a study, Dr. Cheskes is concerned that a number of boxers may have suffered eye injuries but a re unaware of serious problems which could endanger their vision unless they seek help.
The eyes have it: Former world-ranked welter weight Sammy Luft sping, whose career ended in 1940 because of an injury in the ring, is examined by Toronto ophthalmologist Albert Cheskes. Following a study, Dr. Cheskes is concerned that a number of boxers may have suffered eye injuries but a re unaware of serious problems which could endanger their vision unless they seek help.
10/12/1987
Batting injuries: Dr. Haward Fisher models The Back Strip, a harness aimed at reducing the risk of back injury.
Batting injuries: Dr. Haward Fisher models The Back Strip, a harness aimed at reducing the risk of back injury.
2/3/1988
Bob Firth: Executive director of Sports Medicine Ontario says hockey officials should take courses on sports injuries.
Bob Firth: Executive director of Sports Medicine Ontario says hockey officials should take courses on sports injuries.
11/2/1984
Yrjo Heinonen shows his injuries claims six Helsinki policemen attacked him
Yrjo Heinonen shows his injuries claims six Helsinki policemen attacked him
4/4/1977
High hopes: Ernie and Louise MacKay of Brampton have high expectations for their 23-year-old son Stephen, who has fought back from severe brain injuries suffered in a bar incident three years ago
High hopes: Ernie and Louise MacKay of Brampton have high expectations for their 23-year-old son Stephen, who has fought back from severe brain injuries suffered in a bar incident three years ago
7/1/1987
Larry Pulda and wife, Stephanie, Injuries kept him off work for six months
Larry Pulda and wife, Stephanie, Injuries kept him off work for six months
10/19/1972