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Orthopaedic Clinics attached to Public Health Departments, which is
unfortunate, seeing that neglected injuries sometimes result in serious
disability which brings children to the Clinic at a later date when,
possibly, it may be too late to remedy the damage that has been
done. This inclusion of injuries in the orthopedic work marks a veryreal
advance.
" The number of children attending with deformities of the spine
is large, but probably not above the average. A certain number,
fortunately small, develop organic changes for which radical
treatment is required. As we see these cases extremely early it is
possible to deal with them at a stage when treatment is likely to give
good results. The case of "G.R." mentioned in the Hospital report
illustrates this well; twenty or even ten years ago the serious condition
affecting her spine would probably hare been passed unnoticed until
gross and irremedial deformity had developed.
"The parents of children attending the Clinic take great interest
in the work that is being done, which speaks well for the tact and
patience of the Masseuse and those who are responsible for arranging
the attendances."
H. J. Seddon, f.r.c.s.
Ultra Violet Ray Clinic.
This Clinic is held on Tuesdays and Fridays at
3 p.m.
There were 1,653 treatments given during the year
1934 of which 102 were new cases. Of these 59 were
treated for general debility and out of these 52 responded
well to the treatment, showing increased weight and
improved appetite. The remaining seven cases did not
attend long enough for the treatment to be beneficial.
Alopecia.—'Three cases were treated, two were cured after
six months' application, and the third is still
attending and showing steady improvement.
I mpetigo.—One case was treated, which cleared up
rapidly.
Anaemia.—Eight cases, with a tendency to this complaint,
were treated, and all showed good progress.
Nervous Children.—Twelve cases were treated. Ten
showed improvement. They slept better, gained
weight and their appetites improved. Two did not
continue attendance.
Sleeplessness.—Four cases were treated. All showed
improvement and were not so restless.
Chest Conditions.—Five cases were treated and all showed
good progress.