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REPORT ON THE WORK OF THE
ORTHOPÆDIC CLINIC
In submitting his statistical report, Mr. B. Whitchurch Howell, Orthopaedic
Surgeon, has taken the opportunity of drawing attention to the fact that the work
at the Orthopaedic Clinic is more efficiently carried out owing to the appointment of
a whole-time masseuse. As the Committee know, Miss A. K. Roe was appointed
to this post in May, 1935.
It is of course impossible to present a statistical report in popular language.
I am, however, happy to be able to assure you that it does show a relatively favourable
state of affairs.
The welcome advice and helpful treatment of the Orthopaedic Surgeon in the
earlier years of life does, we can say from experience, mean that minor disabilities
are dealt with in a way which prevents major disabilities arising.
It is only persons of my years, who like myself have had a long experience on
which to draw, who can appreciate the enormous advancements which have been
made in preventing deformities.
The following tables, which are prepared on lines similar to those previously
used, show the work which has been carried out at the Orthopaedic Clinic amongst
toddlers.
No. of primary examinations by Orthopaedic Surgeon 97
No. of re-examinations by Orthopaedic Surgeon 170
The cases dealt with for the first time during 1935 were referred for the
following conditions:—