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" The work of the Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic continues
unabated. The numbers awaiting operation continues
to increase, with the result that cases have a longer
waiting time before operation can be undertaken. One
hundred and twenty-four patients were seen in consultation
with the Medical Officer of Health during the year.
One hundred and fifty-seven cases received operative treatment
for the removal of enlarged or diseased tonsils and
adenoids. Twenty-three other patients referred to their
own practitioners, or to hospital for operative treatment.
One hundred and fifty-five cases received other forms of
treatment.
There appears to be a marked decline in the number of
chronic discharging ears seen. This I attribute, partly to
the earlier operative treatment of diseased tonsils and
adenoids, and partly to a more thorough and regular
routine ear toilet which is now undertaken. It is noteworthy
that, during the past eight years, I have seen no
cases of deafness arising from the removal of adenoids at
this Clinic. This happy state of affairs, I attribute, partly
to the operative technique and partly to the great care exercised
by the nurses subsequent to operation. No cases of
any serious complication following operation have been
reported to me.
I very much regret losing Dr. Francis France as
Anaesthetist, and should like to thank him for his unfailing
kindness and his skill in administering the anaesthetics.
My thanks are also due to Miss Price who has
given so much of her time and energies in helping on the
work of the Clinic, and, lastly but not least, to the Nursing
Staff of the Health Department."
Charles beney, m.a., m.b., b.ch., M.lt.c.S.
Report on the Work of the Orthopaedic Clinic.
The Orthopaedic Specialist attends twice monthly when
cases are selected for his advice and treatment. 687 consultations
were made during the year. Massage, Remedial
Exercise Clinic, and Ultra Violet Ray Treatment, are
carried out by Miss M. Dodge who attends for five sessions
a week. During 1937 we commenced at this Clinic special