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Mr. H. G. Korvln, F.R.C.S., Consultant Orthopaedic
Surgeon, submits the following report of the work undertaken
in the clinics under his control:—
"The Clinics at Kenwood Gardens and Mayesbrook were
conducted during 19(57 In the usual way. Attendance was
satisfactory.
Close co-operation between the Infant Welfare Clinics,
School Clinics, and consultative Clinics promoted efficiency,
especially In the field of early detection of abnormalities,
with the occasional reward of a prompt and perfect cure. The
co-operation of the midwifery service should also be mentioned
in this connection as being of paramount Importance.
There was a change in the provision of orthopaedic
appliances which is now being carried out by a local firm
Orthoplastics Ltd.
As I have now retired from East Ham Memorial Hospital,
operative cases requiring admission are no longer referred
there but to King George Hospital, where Mr. Bryson has
kindly agreed to carry out any necessary operations.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank the Principal
School Medical Officer and the Hospital Management Committee
for allowing me to continue my work at the orthopaedic
School Clinics. I find it very satisfying and appreciate the
ideal conditions under which it is carried out."
During the year 48 pairs of valgus insoles, 1 pair of
surgical boots, 12 pairs night splints, 2 pairs calipers, 316
pairs of wedges to shoes, 1 urinal, 1 abdominal plate and 1
protective skull cap were supplied to children.
226 cases were discharged from the Orthopaedic Clinics
24 as cured, 53 due to failure to attend for further treatment,