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Treatment consists mainly of remedial exercises, but also may
include Ultra Violet Irradiation, Faradism, Passive stretching.
Splints of various types are frequently supplied.
Plaster of Paris (made in the Clinic):—
Rest plasters 3
Hallux Valgus 6
Orthodox Splints for Hallux Valgus
supplied by splint makers 6
Metatarsal Insoles (pairs) 10
Double leg irons 1
SPECIALISTS SERVICES
In co-operation with the Regional Hospital Board the
Ophthalmic and Orthopaedic Clinic sessions were continued at
Marks Road Clinic and the Health Centre, Harold Hill.
Cases dealt with were as follows:
Eye Clinics
Cases dealt with:
External and other diseases 5
Errors of refraction (including squint) 889
Total 894
The number of children for whom spectacles were prescribed
was 501
Orthopaedic Clinics
Number of children receiving treatment 945
Total attendances at Specialists' clinics 265
Total attendances at Physiotherapy
sessions 3,705
VACCINATION AGAINST TUBERCULOSIS
B.C.G. vaccination was again offered to all 13-year-old school
children and the statistics relating to this service are as follows:—
Number to whom offered 2,350
umber tuberculin tested after parents'
consent had been received 1,526
Positive result 76
Negative result 1,341
umber who received B.C.G. Vaccination
1,341
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