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ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC.
During the course of the year 21 children were found to be
suffering from orthopaedic defects needing treatment or observation.
The following cases were referred to a special clinic, held
at a local hospital, where they were seen by an Orthopaedic Specialist:—
Curvature of Spine 5
Paralysis after poliomyelitis 1
Paralysis associated with mental deficiency 1
Genu Valgum 2
Pes Planus 3
Sherman's Disease 2
Hallux Valgus 6
Congenital deformity of foot 1
The Education Committee aided in the supply of six surgical
appliances.
CARDIAC CLINIC.
Two sessions of this special clinic were held and eighteen children
were seen. Of these, six were found to have no cardiac disease
and were taken off the register. Five children had congenital
lesions, in one case causing interference with normal life, in the
others giving rise to no inconvenience at all. It is hoped to get
the more seriously affected child away to a special school where
her education will be continued while she is under medical supervision.
Six children had rheumatic affections of the heart, and
one had suffered from chorea, but all these children were making
good progress and were able to lead a normal life.
SPEECH CLINIC.
During the year 30 children received treatment for various
defects, being classified as follows:
Stammerers 10
Lispers 2
Cleft palate 1
Dyslalia 14
Dysarthria 1
Huskiness 1
Poor speech due to mental retardation 1