Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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"M.M. Admitted on 10/2/32 with hammer toes.
Treated by operation and discharged 4/4/32.
"B.B. Admitted 4/4/32 with unusually severe
bilateral club foot. Manipulative treatment failed to
correct the deformities and open operation has been
necessary. The immediate result is most gratifying
and there is every indication that it will be permanent.
"J.H. Admitted 6/5/32 with stiffness of the knee
following arthritis occurring at the close of scarlet
fever. The knee could not be straightened completely.
Corrective plasters were applied and at the time of
discharge (21/7/32) full extension was possible. Subsequent
progress has been unusually good. An excellent
range of movement has been obtained.
"C.C. Admitted 4/7/32 with a fracture of the lower
end of the right humerus. Position excellent and discharged
for further treatment at the Clinic on 13/7/32."
An unusual number of cases (49) have attended the
Clinic with spinal defects. Their response to treatment
has been most satisfactory, and it has not been necessary
to consider the admission of any of them for radical
hospital treatment.
Total attendances | 2781 | ||
(i) For consultations | 523 | ||
(ii) For treatments, massage, remedial exercises | 2258 | ||
Maternity and Child Welfare. | School Medical Service. | Total. | |
Requiring observation | 24 | 83 | 107 |
Requiring treatment | 17 | 106 | 123 |
Totals | 41 | 189 | 230 |