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Arthrogryposis (Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita) is a muscle disorder that causes multiple joint contractures at birth. A contracture is a limitation in the range of motion of a joint. It is non-progressive.
In some cases, few joints may be affected and the range of motion may be nearly normal. In the "classic" case of arthrogryposis, hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, feet and knees are affected. In the most severe cases, nearly every body joint may be involved, including the jaw and back. Frequently, the contractures are accompanied by muscle weakness, which further limits movement. Arthrogryposis is relatively rare, occurring in approximately one in 3,000 births. The majority of affected individuals survive but a minority die, usually due to respiratory muscle involvement.
In most cases, arthrogryposis is not a genetic condition and does not occur more than once in a family. In about 30% of the cases, a genetic cause can be identified. The risk of recurrence for these cases varies with the type of genetic disorder.
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Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita. Long-term follow-up from birth... http://tinyurl.com/ylnmp8g
sharrxzm (Sharron Kemp) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:15:00 -0000
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita. Long-term follow-up from birth... http://tinyurl.com/ylnmp8g
Bring awareness to Arthrogryposis! I know this little boy and he needs a wheelchair van! http://reillyslift.blogspot.com
awondertomany (Donna McWilliams) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:18:01 -0000
Bring awareness to Arthrogryposis! I know this little boy and he needs a wheelchair van! http://reillyslift.blogspot.com
Born with congenital multiple arthrogryposis, he looks past disability to tickle people's funny bones http://tiny.cc/jEQsF "Sabetsu Shiyo!"
HappyGuyUSA (ã©ã¢ã³ãã±ãº Ramón Márquez) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:37:00 -0000
Born with congenital multiple arthrogryposis, he looks past disability to tickle people's funny bones http://tiny.cc/jEQsF "Sabetsu Shiyo!"
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@AammaGram Hi! I'm 21 w/ Arthrogryposis. amcsupport.org is a great place to start!
traceyschalk (Tracey Schalk ) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:08:16 -0000
@AammaGram Hi! I'm 21 w/ Arthrogryposis. amcsupport.org is a great place to start!
Adults With AMC Mailing List - A place for adults with arthrogryposis to come together and communicate with each other.
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Arthrogryposis Association of Ireland - Support group with local contacts.
Arthrogryposis Support Group - Group for people with AMC or children who have it.
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Avenues - A support group for individuals, families, and medical professionals interested in Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC).
Meta Description: [ A support group for individuals, families, and medical professionals interested in Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC). ]
Avenues2 Mailing List - The Avenues mailing list was created to enable discussion about arthrogryposis and any issue related to arthrogryposis.
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Orthopaedic Articles | Arthrogryposis - Information about arthrogryposis.
The Arthrogryposis Group - National organisation in the UK.
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