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With a staff of dental officers more nearly approaching
establishment it would be possible to recall these very young children
for examination every three months, and so enable them to preserve
their temporary dentition until the natural time for shedding.
All children referred from day nurseries were seen and treated at
the dental clinics.
Orthopaedic Treatment.
Primary Examinations.—During the year 23 children were
referred from the Child Welfare Clinics to the Orthopaedic Surgeon.
The following conditions were found :—
Pes piano valgus 9
Pes piano valus with marked intoeing 1
Genu-valgum 2
Genu-valgum with pes planus 2
Genu varum 1
Varus deformity 2
Talipes calcaneo valgus 2
Dorsiflexion—both feet 1
Trigger thumb 1
Bowed tibia 1
Overriding toes 1
Re-examinations.—In addition to the 23 new cases mentioned
above, 19 children under five years of age attended for reexamination
by the Orthopædic Surgeon.
The following conditions were seen at re-inspections :—
Pes piano valgus 8
Genu valgum 1
Intoeing 1
Talipes calcaneo valgus 2
Digitus varus 1
Congenital mid tarsal varus 1
Pies piano valgus and genu valgum 3
Torticollis 1
Lymphatic cyst 1
Provision of Wedges.
Wedges to boots were supplied in respect of 25 children.