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CHIROPODY
For general description of service (see annual report 1953).
The attendances for chiropody has been fairly steady throughout the year and a close liaison has
been established with the orthopaedic department.
School children should have their feet inspected at the ages of 12, 13 and 14 years because many
foot troubles occur then and may not otherwise be discovered until the final medical examination, when, it
is too late to arrange for adequate treatment.
The chiropody service must be extended to include the aged who suffer from painful feet, which
may prevent them from staying up and about. Because of age and infirmity, many cannot treat themselves,
nor attend a clinic. In any case, most of them cannot afford the cost of treatment.
An efficient chiropody service for the aged could help to keep old people up and about as long as
possible, so avoiding admission to an institution.