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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Leyton 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Congenital shortening of limbs 2
Sacral pain 1
Talipes-calcaned valgus 1
Scoliosis 3
Kyphosis 4
Osteo-myelitis 1
Schlatter's disease 1
Spastic Hemiplegia 1
Flat foot 1
Hemiplegia 2
Anterior poliomyelitis 3
Fracture clavicle 1
Kypho-scoliosis 1
Torticollis 3
Winged scapula 1
Polio-encephalitis 1
? Freiberg 1
Abnormal mobility-knee 1
Valgus ankles 1
Amputation forearm 1
Loose body—knee 1
Instability knees 1
X-Rays.
Arrangements for X-rays were carried out in 9 cases.
Admissions to Hospital.
Four children were admitted to hospital, and the following
operations performed
Tenotomy digit 5, left foot (3 cases).
Arthrodesis of proximal phalanx, rt. 2nd toe.
Surgical Appliances and Boots.
Minor alterations to boots (wedges, etc.) 25
Other alterations to boots (surgical) 6
Walking caliper 1