Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
National Library of Medicine, December 12, 2006
 [for Professionals mainly]
... Guérin-Stern syndrome ... Otto syndrome ... Rocher-Sheldon syndrome … Rossi syndrome … Amyoplasia congenita … Congenital arthromyodysplastic syndrome … Congenital articular rigidity … Congenital contractures of extremities … Multiple congenital articular rigidity … Multiple congenital contractures … Myodysplasia fibrosa multiplex … Myodysplasia foetalis deformans … Myodystrophia foetalis deformans … Neuro-arthromyodysplasia … Pterygium universale … Pterygo-arthromyodysplasia congenita … Several types are recognized: Myopathic type is relatively rare … Characterized by muscle changes with fixed flexion deformities … Nuropathic type presents fixed extension or flexion deformities of the limbs. Distal type affects the distal portions of the extremities. Distal arthrogryposis is further divided into two types: At least 3 varies of X-linked distal arthrogryposis are recognized: 1. Lethal form with severe contractures, scoliosis, chest deformities, micrognathia, and death by age of 3 months. Psychomotor retardation may occur. 2. A mild to moderate forms with blepharoptosis, microphallus, cryptorchidism, inguinal hernia, and normal intelligence …
Avenues: A National Support Group for Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
Avenues, 2006
[Support Groups]
A directory of families interested in corresponding with others … A directory of therapists with a special interest in AMC … An annotated bibliography on AMC … A pamphlet on AMC: "What It Is and How It Is Treated" … A Spanish Version of the AMC pamphlet" … A list of Support Groups for Arthrogryposis …
What is Arthrogryposis?
Avenues, 2006
[Support Groups]
"Arthrogryposis" (Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita) is a term describing the presence of multiple joint contractures at birth. A contracture is a limitation in the range of motion of a joint … What causes it? … Research on animals has shown that anything which prevents normal joint movement before birth can result in joint contractures. The joint itself may be normal …
Arthrogryposis Clinics
Avenues, 2006
[Support Groups]
A.I. DuPont Institute … Wilmington, DE 19899 … MOTT Children's Hospital … Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0042 … Shriner's Hospital … Minneapolis, MN 55414 … Shriners Hospital for Children … Houston, TX 77030 …
Support Groups for Arthrogryposis
Avenues, 2006
[Support Groups]
In the United States … In Other Countries …
Arthrogryposis
Wheaton Resource Corp
What is it? ... From the Greek literally means "curved or hooked joints." … Used to describe multiple joint contractures present at birth. There are many causes for congenital multiple joint contractures, … The commonest form of arthrogryposis, present in 40% of cases, is a condition called amyoplasia … Lack of movement of intrauterine movement is also responsible, as in oligohydramnios … What are the symptoms? … In the commonest form of arthrogryposis, called amyoplasia, the typical deformities are … Shoulder - internal rotation deformity … Elbow - extension and pronation deformity … Wrist - volar and ulnar deformity … Hand - fingers in fixed flexion, and thumb-in-palm deformity … Hip - flexed, abducted and externally rotated, often dislocated … Knee - flexion deformity … Foot - clubfoot deformity …
Que Causa La Artrogriposis?
Avenues, 2006
[Support Groups] [Spanish]
La investigacion en animales ha mostrado que cualquier motivo que evite el movimiento normal de las articulaciones antes del nacimiento puede dar como resultado contracturas de las mismas …
Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Fact Sheet for Specialists
I.B.I.S. Birth Defects, February 6, 2002
[Ukrainian]
Main diagnostic criteria ... Clinical picture ... Associated anomalies ... Etiology ... Causes of prenatal contractures ... Examination methods ... Deformations caused by inner and outer reasons ... Management of delivery ... Treatment ... Prognosis ... OMIM number
Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Fact Sheet for Parents
I.B.I.S. Birth Defects, July 22, 2002
[Ukrainian]
What is arthrogryposis ... Causes of arthrogryposis ... How arthrogryposis is treated ... Prognosis
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Last Updated: 2007/11/05
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