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15 Children of school age were admitted to East Ham Memorial Hospital.
Particulars as follows:—
No. of Cases Operation
2 Phalangeal Osteotomy and Bunionectomy.
2 Arthrodesis Toes Rt. and Lt.
2 Stapling of knees.
1 Arthrodesis and Capsulotomy 2nd Rt. Toes.
1 Tenotomy and Capsulotomy.
1 Manipulation for Metatarsal Varus.
2 Manipulation and P.O.P. Splint for Congenital Hip.
1 Removal of Supernumerary Toes.
1 Subastragaloid Joint Lt. Foot Arthrodesis.
1 Bilateral Bunionectomy and Phalangeal Osteotomy Gt. Toe.
1 Shoulder Arthrodesis (Supracondylar Wedge).
During the year 26 pairs of valgus insoles, 15 pairs of surgical boots
or shoes, 8 pairs Genu Valgum splints, 1 metatarsal bar, 9 calipers and
inverting irons, 1 toe spring for drop foot, 1 brace and jacket. 34 repairs to
calipers and shoes, and 60 pairs wedges to shoes were supplied to schoolchildren.
192 cases were discharged from the Orthopaedic Clinic, 67 as cured,
23 due to absence and were kept under observation at school, 74 were
showing improvement and were kept under observation at school, 25 cases
left school or left the district, and 3 died.
Minor Orthopaedic Defects.
Dr. F. E. O'Connor Wilson, one of the school medical officers, has
under supervision and attends periodically one of the following Clinics conducted
by the Physiotherapist: —
Exercises Massage Sunlight
and she reports as follows: —
" REMEDIAL EXERCISES
The Clinics for remedial exercises and physiotherapy were large and
busy during 1958. There were 293 new cases and 1,260 attendances at
Newbury Hall.
At Mayesbrook 158 new cases were seen and 858 attendances were
made. Cases referred for treatment from School Medical Inspections
numbered 297 and these made 420 attendances. The total number of
new cases was 451 and total attendances 2,118 during the year.
Classes were held to demonstrate the exercises for the treatment
of the particular defect. Mothers were present at these classes and
were encouraged to assist their children to do the exercises daily at
home. Those who worked at the exercises at home were seen at intervals
by the physiotherapist to supervise progress.
It is most encouraging to see the interest shown by the mothers in
the treatment given. Children from the Benton School who attended
for treatment of deformities were taken direct to the clinic from the
school by motor coach and in the care of a lady assistant. Certain
cases continue lo have regular swimming therapy of one hour sessions