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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
Ilford 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Orthopaedic Department.
(i) Valentines Clinic—33 sessions were held during 1936, 267
children under five years of age being examined, making 552
attendances.
(ii) Mayesbrook Clinic.—12 sessions were held during 1936,
63 children under five years of age being examined, making 132
attendances.
The 330 children were found to be suffering from the following defects :—
| Valentines. | Mayesbrook. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rickets | 5 | — |
| Genu-varum | 2 | - |
| Genu-valgum | 111 | 31 |
| Outward curvature of tibia | 45 | 4 |
| Congenital calc. valgus | 1 | 1 |
| Deformity of toes | 7 | — |
| Pes-valgus | 19 | 6 |
| Flat feet | 9 | 1 |
| Other defects | 68 | 20 |
| Totals | 267 | 63 |
Six children were admitted to the Royal National Orthopaedic
Hospital, Country Branch, Stanmore, during the year, suffering
from (1) Congenital equino-varus (2 cases), (2) webbed fingers,
(3) severe pes planus, (4) amputation of 5th toes, Rt. and Lt.,
and (5) scoliosis.
Five of the children were discharged during the year, and
one was still in the Hospital on 31st December.
At the Valentines Clinic, 134 children under five years of age
were treated by the Masseuse during the year, and 336 attendances
were made by these children.
She also treated 35 children who made 71 attendances at the
Mayesbrook Clinic.