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Schedule of New Defects.
(12)* Other bone or joint diseases (non-T. B.) 4
(13)* Osteomyelitis 1
(14)* Other conditions, including postural in-toeing 9
(15)* Non-Orthopaedic 115
N.A.D 6
Total 293
* R.N.O.H. Code of Defects.
Provision of Surgical Instruments.
Surgical appliances were supplied and repairs and replacements
effected in 68 instances.
I am indebted to Mr. R. C. Baird, F.R.C.S., for the following
report of the work of the Orthopaedic Clinic:—
The year has been notable for the epidemic of infantile paralysis,
which affected a few children in this borough. The commoner
defects of flat feet, knock-knee and postural deformities of the
spine, have as in previous years, provided the bulk of the cases.
They have responded well to treatment. This is due to the cases
being referred in their early stages and also to the co-operation of
the parents in bringing the children up for physiotherapy. In a
few cases difficulty has arisen because of both parents being out at
work and unable to bring the children for treatment, very little
progress being possible in consequence. Fortunately, these cases
are in a minority. I have been impressed by the good selection of
cases which have been referred for orthopaedic treatment. This
allows more time for examination and consideration of treatment.
The maintained low incidence of rickets and tuberculosis
conditions is noteworthy, and reflects credit on the health service
of the borough.
The Analysis of Orthopaedic Statistics for the past five years is
as follows:—