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Leyton 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Orthopaedic Clinic.
The following figures show the number of school children
examined and treated during the year.
Examinations.
Primary examinations 46
Re-examinations 129
Treatment.
Number of children who attended for 161
Attendances made 1,213
Surgical Appliances.
The following have been supplied:—
Surgical boots 2 single
Caliper splints and sockets to boots 2 pairs
Leg iron 1
Arm induction splint 1
Repairs and alterations to splints 5
Minor surgical alterations to boots 65
Artificial Sunlight Clinic.
Number of children attending 128
Attendances made 3,069
Aural Clinic.
The following table shows the relevant particulars regarding
the Leyton School children who attended the Aural Clinic for
treatment during 1943.