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It can only be hoped that a more enlightened policy will be
pursued in the near future in connection with the priority classes,
otherwise it would appear that there will be an end to organised
school dental services as we have known them in the past, and
have worked to develop oyer many years.
Orthopaedic Clinic.
Examinations by Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Primary examinations 57
Re-examinations 111
The findings at primary examinations were :—
Congenital talipes 1
Pes piano valgus 7
Instability knees 1
Hammer toes 3
Hallux valgus 17
,, rigidus 1
Tibial deformity of digits 3
Exostosis feet 1
Valgus ankles 2
Genu valgum 3
,, varum 2
Plantar wart 1
In toeing 2
Flat feet 1
Digitus varus 1
Deformity arm 1
Kyphosis 2
Kypho-scoliosis 1
Scoliosis 1
Sacral pain 1
Schlatter's disease 1
No defect 4
The following conditions were seen at re-inspections during
the year:—
Pes piano valgus 8
„ cavus 1
Hallux valgus 4
Digitus varus 4
Deformity of feet 2
„ „ hand 1