Publications
New Method of Nose Reconstruction.  Leprosy Review,  Vol.No.P.47, (1966) Dr.Wyss.
Partial Sublimis Transfer, Suggestion for New type of Leprosy Hand Surgery. 
Leprosy Reviews, Vol.38,No.1, Jan.67, Pages 43-44 by Dr.Wyss. 
Corneal Sensitivity in Lepromatous Leprosy. 
International Journal of Leprosy,Vol.38, No.4, Oct-Dec.70, Pages 422-427. Dr.A.Krassai.
The “Thermostatic Bandage” (a preliminary report).  Leprosy in India, 
Vol.XLII,No.1,January 70,   Dr.S.Theophilus.
Treatment of Leprosy with Clofazimine (Lamprene-Geigy), 
The Journal of Christian Medical Association of India,
Vol.XLVII,No.1, 14-16, January 72, Dr.S.Theophilus.
Report of Treatment with B663,
The Journal of Christian Medical Association of India, 
Vol.XLIV, No.2, April 72, Pages 103-106, Dr.S.Theophilus.
A three year control programme in Leprosy in Tamil Nadu (India) Danish Medical Bulletin. 
Vol.20, No.6, Pages 198-203, Dec 73,  Dr.Alex Malchow-Moller..
A Review  of Twenty three operations on the ulnar nerve in  Leprous Neuritis. 
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.  Vol.55-A,  No.7, Oct. 1973,  Dr.Dinkar D.Palande.
Surgical  correction  of  Drop foot in Leprosy
by Tibialis  Posterior Transfer.  Bulletin of Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic  Association.
Vol.2, No.1, Nov.1973, Dr.Dinkar D.Palande.
Clinical observation with Clofazimine in the treatment of Leprosy, 
Leprosy in India, Vol.47, No.4, Pages 267-282, October 75, Dr.S.Theophilus.
The ulnar nerve in the lower arm in Dimorphous Leprosy: 
Some  observations.  Leprosy in India. Vol.46, No.3, July 1974,  Dr.Dinkar D.Palande.
Opponens plasty  in  Intrinsic  muscle paralysis of Thumb in leprosy.
 Journal  of  Bone  and  Joint  Surgery, Vol.57-A, June 1975, Dr.Dinkar D.Palande.
Some clinical and laboratory signs indicating external compression of a Nerve Trunk in Leprosy
Details and Rationale.  Leprosy Review 1976, 47-35-39, Dr.Dinkar D.Palande.
Correction of Paralytic claw finger in leprosy by Capsulorrhaphy and Pulley advancement. 
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Vol.58-A, No.1.  January 1976, Dr.Dinkar D.Palande.
Deformities and Rehabilitation. Skin grafting for plantar ulcers in leprosy. 
Leprosy in India, Vol.48, NO.4, Oct.1976, Dr.Dinkar D.Palande.
“Hansen’s Disease – Doctor, Patient and Society” – “The Star”,
July-August 1977, Dr.S.Theophilus. 
“Treatment with Thalidomide in Steroid Dependency and Neuritis”
“Clofazamine Therapy - Comparison with DDS for a similar period”,
Dr.S.Theophilus.
“Use of Pyridine for Differentiating Mycobacterium leprae from other Mycobacteria in Direct Microscopy” 
– By M Slosvek, L.Sula, S.Theophilus and L.Hruby in collaboration with world Health Organisation, Prague.
Plantar ulcers with osteomyelitis underneath.  Leprosy in India,
Vol.49, No.3, July 1977,  Dr.Dinkar D.Palande.
Surgery and Rehabilitation in Hansen’s Disease.  The Star. 
  Vol.36,   No.7, Sep-Oct, 1977, Dr.Dinkar D.Palande.
The Role of Physiotherapists in Dynamic Tendon Transfer.
Leprosy in India, Vol.49, No.4, Oct. 1977. Dr.Dinkar D.Palande.
The Concept of Integration after a Dynamic Tendon Transfer. 
Bulletin. Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association, Vol.5, 1978, Dr.Dinkar D.Palande.
Preventive Nerve Surgery in Leprosy. Leprosy in India,. 
Vol.52,     No.2, Apr. 1980,  Dr.Dinkar D.Palande.
The deformity of thumb in ulnar paralysis.  Leprosy in India. 
Vol.53, No.2.  April 1981, Dr.Dinkar D.Palande.
The Deformity of thumb in ulnar paralysis. Leprosy in India. 
Vol.53, No.3, Apr.1981, Dr.Dinkar D.Palande.
Surgical Correction of Intrinsic Minus Fingers.  The changing    approach.  Rehabilitation in Asia
April 1982, Dr.Dinkar D.Palande.
Correction of Intrinsic Minus Hands associated with reversal of the transverse metacarpal arch.
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.  Vol.65-A, No.4, April 1983,  Dr.Dinkar D.Palande.
Surgical Correction of thumb with ulnar or ulnar median paralysis. 
International Journal of Leprosy. Vol.38, No.4, Oct- Dec. 1986,  Dr.Dinkar D.Palande.
Surgical  Correction  of  Intrinsic   Minus   Fingers.  International Journal of Leprosy.
Vol.58.No.4,Oct-Dec.1986,  Dr.Dinkar D.Palande. 
Socio-Economic issues in patients with leprosy – as seen by a surgeon working full time in leprosy. 
CSSRI,  July, 1987, Dr.Dinkar D.Palande. 
Plantar ulcers with osteomyelitis underneath complications occur  under MDT. 
International Journal of Leprosy. Vol.59, No.4, Oct-Dec.1987,  Dr.Dinkar D.Palande.
A Method for texture discrimination in the sole of the foot – A preliminary communication. 
Leprosy Review. Vol.66, No.2, June, 1995, Dr.Dinkar D.Palande.
A follow-up study of Borderline Tuberculoid Leprosy under Sulphone Monotherapy, 
Indian Journal of Leprosy, 60:26-33, (1988).
Pyrazinamide as a part of combination therapy for BL & LL  patients – 
A preliminary Report, International Journal of Leprosy,  56:1-9,(1988)  Co-Author.
Clinical aspects of leprosy, Health Administrator,6:74- 89,(1988).
Epidemilolgy of leprosy, The India Practitioner, 199- 205.(1988).
Problems encountered in Multidrug Therapy and some solutions, - The Star, 47, 3-5,(1987)

Presentations

  •  “A preliminary report of 1457 cases of ocular involvement in  leprosy.” at Erode from 25.09.87 to 27.09.87 by Dr.M.A.Rajan.
  •  “A preliminary report of 1457 cases of ocular involvement in leprosy  at Vizakapattnam between Dec.18 and 20, 1987 at   the XIV Biennial conference of Indian Association of  Leprologists, by Dr.M.A.Rajan..
  •  “Role of Social workers in Leprosy Eradication and    Rehabilitation” in a Seminar held at Loyola  College, Madras   in March ,1987, Mr.P.K.Gopal..
  •  “Social Aspects of Multi Drug herapy” in the Multi-Drug   Therapy Meeting held at Kumbakonam in July,1987, by  Mr.P.K.Gopal.
  •  “Socio-economic Rehabilitation of persons cured from Leprosy”  in the  International Leprosy Congress held at  The Hague, The Netherlands between 11th and 18th September,1988,   by Mr.P.K.Gopal.
  •  “Incidence and clinical profile of Renal  failure in leprosy   patients” Dr.M.A.Rajan attended XVII Biennial Conference of    Indian  Association of Leprologists at Bhilai in January “92,   by Dr.M.A.Rajan.
  •  “Posterior Tibial Nerve Decompression – One Year Follow-up   Study”  at the XVII Biennial Conference of Indian Association  of Leprologists at Bhilai, in Jan ’92, by Dr.T.S.Narayanakumar.
  •  “Lagophthalmos in Leprosy - A nine year review”, at the XVII   Biennial Conference of Indian Association of  Leprologists held at Bhilai in January 1992  by Dr.M.A.Rajan.
  •  “A Longitudinal Follow-up of Eye in 649 leprosy patients”  at XIV International Leprosy Congress held at Orlando,   Florida, U.S.A., 1993 by Dr.M.A.Rajan.
  •  “Leprosy-Etiobiology of manifestations, treatment and  control” presented by Dr.M.A.Rajan in 1993 and  published by Dr.B.R.Chatterjee.
  •  “Correction of Claw  hand and Restoration of metacarpal arch by    intrinsic reactivation-long term follow-up study in 158 hands”    at XIV  International Leprosy Congress held at Orlando, U.S.A.   in   August-September  1993, by Dr.T.S.Narayanakumar.
  •  “A study on the Non-Dehabilitated and rehabilitated leprosy  Patients” in the congress at  the XIV International Leprosy  Congress held at Orlando, U.S.A., in August\September 1993, by   Mr.P.K.Gopal.  He  participated in the Scientific workshop as  Group Leader of  Health Education.
  •  “Autogenous Muscle Graft Technique for Restoration of   Sensibility in Hands and Feet of Leprosy patients”, at the    XVIII Biennial Conference of the Indian Association of  Leprologists, held at Madras in January ’94,  by Dr.T.S.Narayanakumar and Dr.M.Balamurugan.
  • Dr.G.Ramu and Dr.M.A.Rajan attended symposium on Reactions and   presented a paper on treatment for Reactions at Delhi.

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  • Dr.G.Ramu attended European Leprosy Symposium at Santa  Margherita Ligure, Italy and presented a paper on “ Assessment   of the risk of developing leprosy among contacts."
  •  Dr.G.Ramu, attended the meeting conducted by the National   Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (continuing medical   education programme) at Buria, Sambalpur & gave a talk on  Therapy of Leprosy.
  • Attended the SAARC (Member countries meeting on Leprosy    Control) Chingleput on invitation and presented a paper on  classification for leprosy control programme, at Central    Leprosy Teaching & Research Institute. 
  •  Attended the State Leprosy Officer’s Conference and   Orientation Programme, (C.L.T.& R.I) Chingleput on invitation   & presented a paper on Clinical Aspects of leprosy related to   National Leprosy Eradication Programme.
  •  Dr.Ramu, ttended the Symposium on Cure.  Discharge    Certification and classification held at SALUR by the Indian   Association of Leprologists & presented a paper on the   modification and classification of pauci bacillary cases for   National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP).
  • Dr.G.Ramu, presented a paper on “Significance of lepromin response in child contacts” at Purulia.
  • Dr.G.Ramu, Toxic manifestations and side effects of MDT    regimens at  Karigiri.
  • Dr.G.Ramu, Reversal Reaction and Relapse at Karigiri.
  • Persistent reduced solubilisation of Immune Complex in Leprosy   patients with Reactions, Netherlands, The Hague, by Dr.G.Ramu.
  • A trial to compare Sero diagnostic tests for  Leprosy.(Co.investigator) Dr.G.Ramu.
  • Immuno-epidemiological studies on sub-clinical infection in  leprosy. (Co-investigator), Dr.G.Ramu.
  • M.Lepra soluble antigen covalently coupled to liposomes  elecits both early and late delayed hypersensitivity skin   reactions. (Co-investigator) Dr.G.Ramu.
  • The effect of Clofazimine on the pharmacokinetics of   Rifampicin and Dapsone in leprosy.(Co-investigator),Dr.G.Ramu.
  • Evaluation of three short term regimens containing Rifampicin  for treatment of Paucibacillary leprosy.(Co-investigator),   Dr.G.Ramu.
  •  Assessment of the risk of develping leprosy among contacts.   Quaderni di co-operazione sanitaria, 7:93-95, (1988). G.Ramu..
  • Dr.M.A.Rajan attended Tamilnadu State conference of   Ophthalmologists at Erode from 25-9-87 to 27-9-87 and present   the paper – “A preliminary report of 1457 cases of ocular   involvement in leprosy.”
  • Mr.P.K.Gopal presented a paper “Role of Social workers in  Leprosy Eradication and Rehabilitation” in a Seminar held at       Loyola  College, Madras in March 1987.
  • Mr.P.K.Gopal presented a paper on “Social Aspects of Multi Drug  Therapy” in the Multi-Drug Therapy Meeting held at Kumbakonam   in July,1987.
  •  Mr.P.K.Gopal, Rehabilitation Officer, rfead a paper on “Socio- economic Rehabilitation of persons cured from Leprosy” in the     International Leprosy Congress held at  The Hague,  The Netherlands between 11th and 18th  September,1988.
  •  Dr.M.A.Rajan attended XVII Biennial Conference of Indian   Association of Leprologists at Bhilai in January “92 and    presented a paper on “ Incidence and clinical profile of Renal   failure in leprosy patients”. 
  •  “Posterior Tibial Nerve Decompression – One Year Follow-up   Study” presented by Dr.T.S.Narayanakumar in XVII Biennial    Conference of Indian Association of Leprologists in Jan ’92 held    at Bhilai.
  • .Dr.M.A.RAJAN, attended XVII Biennial Conference of Indian   Association of Leprologists held at Bhilai in January 1992 and      presented a paper on “Lagophthalmos in Leprosy - A nine year   review”.
  •  Dr.M.A.Rajan attended the XIV Biennial conference of Indian   Association of Leprologists at Vizakapattnam between Dec.18 and      20 and presented the paper “A preliminary report of 1457 cases  of ocular involvement in leprosy.
  • Dr.M.A.Rajan, attended XIV International Leprosy Congress held  at Orlando, Florida, U.S.A and presented a paper titled “A       Longitudinal Follow-up of Eye in 649 leprosy patients”.
  • Dr.M.A.Rajan contributed a chapter  “The Eye in Leprosy” under  special problems of Leprosy-their management and treatment in       the book “Leprosy-Etiobiology of manifestations, treatment and  control”, published by Dr.B.R.Chatterjee.
  • Dr.T.S.Narayanakumar, presented a paper on  “Correction of Claw  hand and Restoration of metacarpal arch by intrinsic     reactivation-long term follow-up study in 158 hands”  at XIV   International Leprosy Congress held at Orlando, U.S.A. in     August-September  1993, Dr.T.S.Narayanakumar.
  • Mr.P.K.Gopal attended the XIV International Leprosy Congress    held at Orlando, U.S.A., in August\September 1993.  He     participated in the Scientific workshop as Group Leader of    Health Education and presented a paper on “A study on the Non-    Dehabilitated and rehabilitated leprosy Patients” in the   congress.
  • Dr.T.S.Narayanakumar and Dr.M.Balamurugan attended XVIII   Biennial Conference of the Indian Association of Leprologists,     held at Madras in January ’94 and presented a paper on   “Autogenous Muscle Graft Technique for Restoration of     Sensibility in Hands and Feet of Leprosy patients”.

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