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Acquired—
Anterior poliomyelitis 1
Also—
Ganglion—wrist 3
Ganglion—foot 1
Baker's cyst 1
Fibroma 1
Injury to nail (hand) 1
Tabes mesenterica 1
Treatment.
Number of school children attending for treatment 257
Number of attendances for treatment 2,188
During the year, 11 school children were admitted to hospital,
and the following surgical operations were performed :—
Osteotomy—tibia and plaster 1
Tenotomy-tendo achilles (right and left) 1
Tenotomy adductors (right and left) 1
Arthrodesis digit (2) foot 1
Arthrodesis scaphoid joints and plaster 1
Amputation digit (5) foot 1
Rotatory osteotomy—humerus (right) 1
Removal cervical rib (right and left) 1
Removal of fibroma—-hip 1
Removal ganglion—wrist 1
Laparotomy (tabes mesenterica) 1
Spinal manipulation and plaster bed 1
Surgical Appliances.
The following have been supplied :—
Caliper splint—leg 7
Iron and strap to boot 1
Surgical boots 3 singles
Minor surgical alterations to boots, etc. 58 pairs
Alterations and repairs to surgical boots and
splints 2 pairs and 2 singles
Alterations and repairs to splints and appliances 8
Insoles with valgus pad and stiffening 1 pair
Crutches 1 pair