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The Postural Defects occur in otherwise healthy children who
develop the condition by faulty positions while standing or sitting.
They are corrected by remedial exercises. Four cases are under
observation at the present time.
Orthopaedic defects under observation at present include:—
Infantile Paralysis 5
Tuberculosis 1
Congenital Defects 6
There is no special Orthopædic treatment scheme, but cases
are referred to Hospitals dealing specially with these defects.
When parents are able to pay moderate fees for advice, the
cases have been sent to the Red Cross Curative Post at Kingston,
where Orthopaedic Specialists can be seen and treatment obtained.
(i) Heart Disease and Rheumatism.— Three cases of Heart
Disease are under observation, one a congenital case and the
others the result of illness.
Six cases of Rheumatism were seen at the Clinic, and were
referred elsewhere for treatment. All these cases, together with
one other, are under observation.
(j) Tuberculosis.— The one case of suspected pulmonary
tuberculosis and 2 cases of non-pulmonary tuberculosis were seen
at the Clinic and referred to the County Tuberculosis Officer.
6. Following up.
After each Routine Inspection at theSchools a list of defective
children and the defects found is made out and copies are given to
the School Nurse and the Head Teacher concerned.
The list also states the treatment necessary for each defective
and in many cases the teachers can assist in getting treatment
carried out. Further notice is sent to the parents of those found
untreated, and if necessary the School Nurses call at the homes,
or the parents are asked to attend at the Clinic and talk over the
matter with the School Medical Officer.