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SPECIALIST SERVICES
Leys Orthopaedic Clinic
I give below a report received from Mrs. E. Ottley, the physiotherapist:—
"During 1961, 594 patients attended for physiotherapeutic treatment, 9,122 treatments
being given. There was an increase of 588 in the number of individual treatments
given.
No waiting list is kept for treatment, all patients are seen on receipt of referral forms
or letters, and appointments given. Two mornings a week are devoted to ambulance
cases, approximately 25—30 cases being brought in each morning. I would like here
to again express my appreciation of this willing and co-operative service.
Children attended in their respective age groups, classes for feet, posture and breathing,
boys and girls being treated separately.
In view of the increasing amount of work, a request was made to the Regional
Hospital Board for larger and more up to date apparatus. This was passed by Mr.
Moore and an extension has now been installed (large Siemens ultra short wave and
combined table).
The appliance fitter, Mr. Paulding of A. E. Cox Ltd., now calls each week to fit and
measure patients for splints and belts etc. Arrangements are now being made for Xrays
requested by the surgeon to be taken locally, as some patients find it extremely
difficult to travel any distance. I would like to say how grateful I have been for the cooperation
received from the X-ray Department, Chadwell Heath Hospital, in the past.
It is a great pity so many children from such an early age—six upwards—are still
allowed to wear such unsuitable shoes. I visualise still more foot deformities for both
girls and boys unless parents and schools take the necessary steps to see that children are
sensibly shod.
Patients seen during 1961: infant welfare 81, schoolchildren 249, adults 264, total
treatments 9,122.
The Orthopaedic Surgeon attended 12 sessions at which 169 patients were seen, 58
of which were new.
The Christmas Party this year was held on December 19th from 3.00 p.m. to 6.00
p.m. when over 100 patients attended, and a very good time was had by all. Our thanks
are due to Mrs. Payne of Kay's Drapery who organised a raffle, and gave me a cheque
for £10 as a result. Various patients brought presents and my husband provided the
fruit, also a basket of fruit to rafflle."
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