Amalu Joy

Early Diagnosis of Acute wound Infection in Orthopaedic Trauma using CRP and Serial Periwound Skin Temperature Monitoring by Infrared Thermoradiography

Amalu Joy, Pradeoth Mukundan Korambayil & Prashanth Varkey Ambookan · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2022

Background: Infrared imaging allows non-contact, non-radiating, non-invasive investigation of biological systems, both in preclinical research settings and in the clinical assessment of patients. Quantitative measurement of periwound skin temperature using a reliable infrared cam...

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Giant Cell Tumour of Lower End of Tibia

Amalu Joy & T. M. Jose · Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery · 2022

Introduction: Giant cell tumour is a locally aggressive tumour. Most common age group affected is 20 to 55 years. It is more common among females. Most common sites are the distal end of radius and the proximal tibia. 5% of primary bone tumours represents giant cell tumour. Case...

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Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematoma Presenting as Acute Paraplegia

Krishnan Balagopal, G. Sreekumar, Sanju M. Libu & Amalu Joy · Asian Journal of Case Reports in Medicine and Health · 2021

Background: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma is a rare condition which can have disabling neurological complications. Prompt timely surgical management may promote recovery even in severe cases. Timely recognition and diagnosis is essential for proper treatment. Objective: To...

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