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Walthamstow 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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"The following statistics, ably compiled by the Orthopaedic
stall, under Miss Garratt, show the treatment and details of the
work undertaken.
"The chief event of the year has been the transfer of the
Physically Defective School and Clinic to the new premises in Hale
End Road.
' 'The accommodation of the clinic is excellent and has been
well planned, so that it should become increasingly popular with
all concerned."

ORTHOPAEDIC SCHEME.

Defects.Boys.Girls.
5-16 years.Under 5 yrs.Over 16 yrs.5-16 years.Under 5 yrs.Over 16 yrs.
Anterior Poliomyelitis161511113
Scoliosis, Kyphosis,
Lordosis1221832
Surgical Tuberculosis945o
Rickets—
(a) Genu Varum348123
(6) Genu Valgum16291427
Pes Piano Valgus4315151211
Spastic Paralysis8665
Arthritis222
Talipes—
(a) Equino Varus6422
(6) Equino Valgus11
(c) Calcaneo Valgus53
id) Pes Cavus11
Congenital Defects10483
Torticollis2795
Osteomyelitis221
Kohlers Disease11
Amputation—Leg2
Ataxia21
Hammer Toe15
Fractures11
Digitus Varus1
Pseudo Hypertrophic Paralysis1____
Spina Bifida1-2-
Schlatters Disease-2-
Erbs Paralysis1--1
Coxa Vara-1-
Hallux Valgus1-4-
Hemihypertrophy1-11
Pseudo Coxalgia3-o-
Ganglion-1-
Heart Disease7-10-
Debility18-21-
Miscellaneous175182
Totals184127142019820