Arthrogryposis (Subscribe)  

The term Arthrogryposis describes a range of congenital contractures that lead to childhood deformities. It encompasses a number of syndromes and sporadic deformities that are rare individually but collectively are not uncommon. Yet the existing medical literature on Arthrogryposis is sparse and often confusing. The aim of this book is...

Arthrogryposis, or arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC), comprises nonprogressive conditions characterized by multiple joint contractures found throughout the body at birth.
The term is currently used in connection with a very heterogeneous group of disorders that all include the common feature of multiple congenital joint contractures.
Harold Chen, MD, MS, FAAP, FACMG Updated:...

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Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita is a collective term applied to a very large number of different syndromes characterised by non-progressive, multiple joint contractures present at birth.1,2 The joints usually develop normally in early embryonic life but as gestation progresses, movements are required to facilitate normal development. Where there are abnormalities that...

AMC characterised by non progressive congenital rigidity of 2 or more joints
- Arthrogryposis = Curved joint
- Arthrogryposis refers to 150 syndromes

Objectives
1. Define arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
2. Describe clinical features of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
3. Discuss genetic transmission and pathology of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
4. Discuss management of the upper limb, hip, knee, and foot problems associated with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita

musculoskeletal dz is characterized by congenital immobility of multiple joints.
- there may be as many as 10 to 20 specific arthrogrypotic disorders, all with similar joint manifestations;
- believed to be caused by oligohydrmnios & conditions limiting fetal movement;
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