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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 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Genu valgum 11
Genu valgum, pes piano and valgus 10
Hammer toes 7
Congenital diseased hip 1
Congenital absence of fibula 1
Congenital scoliosis 1
Contraction of extensors 1
Congenital synostosis 1
Hemiplegia 1
Amputation of right forearm 1
Poliomyelitis, left lower limb 1
Poliomyelitis, right upper and lower limbs 1
Poliomyelitis, right upper limb 1
Haemangiona, left instep 1
Spasmodic flat foot 1
Congenital enlargement of limb 1
Congenital shortening of limbs 2
Congenital talipes equinus 1
Talipes equinus 1
Spastic hemiplegia 3
Arthritis right hip 1
Prominent scaphoid 1
Schlatter's disease 1
Spastic diplegia 1
Lymphatic cyst 1
Short digit 1
Kyphosis 1
Kyphosis dorsi-lumbar 1
Torticollis 3
Winged scapula 1
Double Sprengle 1
Loose body—knee 1
Scoliosis . 1
Abnormal number vertebrae 1
X-Rays
Arrangements for X-rays were carried out in seven cases.
Admissions to Hospital.
Seven children were admitted to hospital, and the following