Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Congenital shortening of limbs 4
In-toeing 1
Talipes 4
Scoliosis 5
Kyphosis 1
External semilunar cartilage 2
Schlatter's disease 1
Mid-tarsal varus 2
Flat foot 1
Hemiplegia 2
Anterior poliomyelitis 2
Fracture clavicle 1
Round shoulders 1
Torticollis 1
Winged scapula 1
Polio-encephalitis 1
Traumatic osteochondritis (knee) 1
Dislocation hip 1
Erb's deformity 1
Spastic diplegia 1
Loose body—patella rt. 1
X-Rays.
Arrangements for X-rays were carried out in 4 cases.
Admissions to Hospital.
Five children were admitted to hospital, and the following
operations performed :—
1. (a) Opponens operation.
(b) Arthrodesis base of thumb.
2. Tenotomy digit 5, rt. foot.
3. Crushing of popliteal nerve, left.
4. Rotation osteotomy of rt. humerus.
5. Manipulation of rt. foot and application of plaster of Paris.
Surgical Appliances and Boots.
Minor alterations to boots (wedges, etc.) 22
Other alterations to boots (surgical) 7
Hallux valgus splints Pairs 3