Publications by authors named "Raju Karuppal"

As artificial intelligence continues its ascent across numerous sectors, it presents both exciting opportunities and unique challenges for the future of academic publishing. Artificial intelligence (AI) is the way of computer systems to perform tasks that has been done by human brain before, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. In the realm of medical writing, AI is being harnessed through various applications.

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Objective: To compare the outcome of carpal tunnel release using the limited longitudinal palmar incision technique and mini open transverse flexor crease incision technique.

Materials And Methodsl: Between October 2017 and September 2019, we performed Carpal Tunnel release procedures on 122 consecutive patients with unilateral idiopathic CTS. Patients in Group A (64 patients) had a palmar mini open longitudinal incision at wrist.

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  • This study evaluates the effectiveness of Continuous upper arm brachial block (CUABB) combined with arthroscopic capsular release for treating resistant frozen shoulder cases in 123 patients from June 2016 to July 2019.
  • Postoperative care included continuous analgesia for 2-3 weeks and regular physiotherapy, with follow-ups assessing pain and shoulder function over 18 months.
  • Results showed significant improvements in shoulder mobility and pain scores, with no need for additional opioids and minimal neurological complications that resolved with dosage adjustment.
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Background: Many surgeons are unaware of the risks posed by the surgical diathermy. Apart from the numerous chemicals, surgical smoke had been shown to harbour intact bacterial and virus particles especially COVID-19 in the current time.

Objective: To identify the inhalational, infectious, chemical, and mutagenic risks of surgical smoke and suggest evidence-based hazard reduction strategies.

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The diagnosis between chronic osteomyelitis, Ewing sarcoma and lymphoma often is being confusing in many occasions. As the latter two conditions are malignant, early diagnosis and interventions are crucial. We present a 28 year old male with features of chronic osteomyelitis of right tibia 2 years back then changed through Ewing sarcoma to B-cell lymphoma in the histological diagnosis.

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Blount's disease is a progressive form of genu varum due to asymmetrical inhibition of the postero medial portion of the proximal tibial epiphysis. The surgical treatments involved in correction of Blount's disease are often technically demanding, complicated procedures.  These procedures can lead to prolonged recovery times and poor patient compliance.

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Background: Congenital dislocation of the radial head of the elbow is rare. It is genetically transmitted in some cases and is often associated with syndromes, such as Nail-Patella syndrome, antecubital pterygium and ulnar dysplasia. About two thirds are posterior, with the remainder being either anterior (15%) or lateral (15%).

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Triggering of the big toe, or hallux saltans, is commonly due to stenosing tenosynovitis of the flexor hallucis longus at the fibro-osseous tunnel below the sustentaculum tali. It is a rare condition described mainly in female ballet dancers. This is hypothesized to be due to the en pointe position used in ballet, which puts enormous supraphysiologic loads on the flexor hallucis longus, predisposing it to injury.

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Unlabelled: Dematiaceous fungi are the etiological agents of phaeohyphomycosis. Diverse presentations of infectious syndromes are seen, ranging from local infections after trauma to widely disseminated infection in immunocompromised patients. Fonsecaea pedrosoi species have been reported to cause an increasing number of infections, particularly in severely immunocompromised patients.

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Introduction: Angio-osteohypotrophic syndrome is also known as Servelle-Martorell angiodysplasia. It is characterized by venous or, rarely, arterial malformations, which may result in limb hypertrophy and bony hypoplasia. Extensive involvement of the upper limb is a rare feature of Servelle-Martorell syndrome.

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