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The great importance of sound, healthy temporary
teeth is constantly being impressed on mothers attending
the Clinic, and instruction is given as to brushing, and the
care of the mouth generally.
With the increased facilities for dental treatment now
available, an increase in attendance is already obvious and
much may be expected from the next year's work.
Janet H. M. Sutherland.
ORTHOPÆDIC TREATMENT.
The Orthopaedic Clinic has now completed its second
year and has abundantly justified its existence.
The Orthopaedic Surgeon attends the Clinic once
a month, while an Orthopaedic Sister attends once a
week to carry out any prescribed treatment. Children
found to require instruments or in-patient treatment are
provided for accordingly.
Dr. J. B. Barnett, the Orthopaedic Surgeon,
reports as follows: —
During the year 1929 the scope of the Orthopaedic
Clinic was considerably extended.
Forty-eight sessions were held by the Orthopaedic
Surgeon and Orthopædic Sister. In addition to 105 cases
brought forward from 1928, 102 new cases were seen. Of
the old cases 54 had further treatment during the year
but the remaining 51 did not re-attend. In the course of
the year 597 treatments were given.
The variety of cases was considerable; including the
following Obstetrical, Congenital and Acquired deformities
1. Obstetrical.
Fract. Femur (at birth) 1
2. Congenital.
Deformity of Feet 11
Torticollis 3
Dislocated Hip 1
Deformity of Elbow 1
Multiple Deformities 1