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(iv) Orthopaedic Scheme.— The arrangements whereby the
Superintendent Health Visitor and the Welfare Masseuse attended
each clinic was continued. The close liaison has proved very
valuable. A total of 15 Consultant sessions were held in 1938.
The scheme is under the clinical charge of Mr. B. Whitchurch
Howell, F.R.C.S., Consulting Orthopaedic Surgeon, who reports
as follows:—
"The statistics ably compiled by Miss Garratt and her staff
give some indication of the work carried out in this clinic at the
Open Air School at Hale End Road.
"The figures vary slightly from year to year as to the total
number of admissions into hospital for surgical treatment.
"The chief points of note during the last twelve months are:
the increased health of the children admitted to the Physically
Defective School; the eager co-operation of the parents in their
treatment, and the enthusiasm of the staff carrying out their
treatment.
"It is, however, to be regretted that there is an increasing
number of cases of bunions and fiat foot, due, in the main, to the
wearing of unsatisfactory foot-gear. This matter is being dealt
with, and it is hoped that no permanent disabilities will thereby
arise.
"My personal thanks are due to Dr. Powell, School Medical
Officer, and the Orthopaedic Staff under Miss Garratt and Miss
Lewis."