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Orthopaedic Treatment.
Primary Examinations.—During the year 23 children were
referred from the Child Welfare Clinics to the Council's Orthopaedic
Surgeon. The following conditions were found:—
Pes piano valgus 5
Genu valgum 5
Congenital mid-tarsal varus 2
Torticollis 2
Genu varum 2
Anterior poliomyelitis 1
Tibial and flexial deformity digits 1
Congenital disease of hip 1
Valgus ankles 1
Pigeon chest 1
Shortening lower limb 1
? Sprengle 1
Re-examinations.—In addition to the 23 new cases mentioned
above, 62 children under five years of age attended for re-examination
by the Orthopaedic Surgeon.
The following conditions were seen at re-inspections:—
Pes piano valgus 10
Genu valgum 7
Congenital talipes 4
In-toeing 2
Genu varum 1
Kyphosis 1
Lymphatic cyst-heels 1
Congenital cynostosis radius and ulna 1
Haemangioma 1
Talipes calcaneo valgus 1
Anterior poliomyelitis 1
Torticollis 1
Congenital enlargement lower limb 1
Flat foot 1
Provision of Surgical Appliances.
Alterations to surgical boots or new appliances were supplied
to 24 children as follows:—
19 Minor alterations (wedges).
5 Surgical alterations to boots.