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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Leyton 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Admission to Hospital and Operations.
During the year eight children were admitted to hospital and the following surgical operations were performed.
| Removal Cyst—thenar eminance | 1 |
| Manipulation foot, R. and L. | 1 |
| Removal Ganglion—wrist | 1 |
| ,, of F.B. (Bone)—knee | 1 |
| Tenotomy—Hammer toe, R. and L. | 1 |
| Plaster bed (for scoliosis) | 1 |
| Observation—hip joint | 1 |
| Arthrodesis (scaphoid astragalus) | 1 |
| Tenotomy tendo Achillis and plaster | 1 |
| Surgical Appliances. | |
| The following have been supplied:— | |
| Leg iron | 1 |
| Caliper splint (leg) | 1 |
| Surgical boots | 3 single |
| Wedges, valgus pads, stiffening boots | 1 pair & |
| 1 single | |
| Minor alterations to ordinary boots | 124 pairs |
| Alterations and repairs to surgical boots, | |
| splints and appliances | 7 |
Artificial Sunlight Clinic.
The routine application of treatment by means of ultra-violet
rays is performed by the Authority's Masseuse (Miss A. E. Findlay)
under the supervision of Dr. Henderson (Deputy School Medical
Officer).
The following table gives this information:—
| No. of Cases. | No. of New Cases. | Attendances. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 87 | 40 | 2,151 |
| 1935 | 110 | 74 | 3,310 |
| 1936 | 222 | 142 | 5,674 |
| 1937 | 263 | 177 | 5,519 |
| 1938 | 337 | 222 | 6,783 |