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Orthopaedic Clinic.
The following is a summary of the work of the orthopa die
clinic during the year :—
Examinations.
Primary examinations 59
Re-examinations 193
Treatment.
Number of children who attended for 322
Attendances made 1,672
The findings at the primary examination were
Deformities—Bones and Joints.
(a) Congenital—
Sprengel's shoulder 1
Talipes equino varus 8
„ calcaneo valgus 1
Dislocated hip 1
(b) Acquired—
Pes piano valgus 43
„ planus 40
Genu valgum 8
Hallux valgus 17
,, rigidus 1
Varus digits 6
Pes cavus 3
Hammer toe 2
Muscular.
(a) Congenital—
Torticollis 5
Scoliosis 3
(b) Acquired—
Torticollis 5
Scoliosis 4
Kyphosis 14
Poor posture 33
Other Conditions Treated.
Asthma 19
Bronchitis 9
Bronchiectasis 1
Anterior poliomyelitis 3