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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 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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| Metatarsal deformity | 2 |
| Congenital shortening of limbs | 1 |
| Ganglion dorsal wrist | 1 |
| Talipes equinus | 2 |
| Exostosis dorsum | 1 |
| Dropped foot | 1 |
| Prominent scaphoid | 1 |
| Schlatter's disease | 2 |
| Bowed tibia | 1 |
| Flat foot | 1 |
| Bakers cyst | 1 |
| Athetosis | 1 |
| Kyphosis lordosis | 1 |
| Kyphosis dorsi-lumbar | 1 |
| Torticollis | 3 |
| Winged scapula | 1 |
| Amputation forearm | 1 |
| Loose body—knee | 1 |
X-Rays.
Arrangements for X-rays were carried out in 6 cases.
Admissions to Hospital.
Five children were admitted to hospital, and the following
operations performed:—
Tenotomy digit (2 cases).
Arthrodesis digit 2, left foot.
Tenotomy of left tendo achilles.
Congenital deformity—manipulation and plaster.
Surgical Appliances and Boots.
Minor alterations to boots (wedges, etc.) 38
Other alterations to boots (surgical) 4
Walking caliper 1