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Arthrogryposis, also known as Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, is a rare congenital disorder that is characterized by multiple joint contractures and can include muscle weakness and fibrosis. It is a non-progressive disease. The disease derives its name from Greek, literally meaning 'curved or hooked joints'.

There are many known subgroups of AMC, with differing signs, symptoms, causes etc. In some cases, few joints may be affected and may have a nearly full range of motion. In the most common type of arthrogryposis, hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, feet and knees are affected. In the most severe types, nearly every joint is involved, including the jaw and back.

Frequently, the contractures are accompanied by muscle weakness, which further limits movement. AMC is typically symmetrical and involves all four extremities with some variation seen.

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Leamington Observer--Jack Linstead was born with a condition called -Arthrogryposis-, which means his arms and legs are permanently bent. Although surgeons can operate on his ... - Date : Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:40:51 GMT+00:00
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The Press, York---Arthrogryposis- multiplex congenita means curved joints in several areas of the body at birth. Anything that prevents normal movement of a baby in the womb ... - Date : Sat, 27 Nov 2010 10:02:22 GMT+00:00
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TheHorse.com--Abortions and fetal malformations such as -arthrogryposis- (fused joints) can occur during any stage of pregnancy. Males exhibit an extended and relaxed penis ... - Date : Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:09:06 GMT+00:00
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KATU--“I was born with -Arthrogryposis- Multiplex Congenita," Testi said. "The nervous system never connected properly so the muscles never developed. ... - Date : Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:19:17 GMT+00:00
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Schwäbische Zeitung---...- in Höhe von 750 Euro für die Interessengemeinschaft -Arthrogryposis- (AMC) aus dem Erlös des Konzertes in der Martinskirche am Muttertag überreicht. ... - Date : Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:04:53 GMT+00:00

Musculoskeletal disorders: Arthropathies (M00 �M19, 711 �719)

Arthritis
(monoarthritis/
polyarthritis)

Musculoskeletal disorders: Arthropathies (M00 �M19, 711 �719)

Arthritis
(monoarthritis/
polyarthritis)
Arthritis
(monoarthritis/
polyarthritis)
subgroup |groupstyle=background-color: WhiteSmoke |Inflammation
(Neutrophilia) |
Noninflammatory
Osteoarthritis: Heberden's node * Bouchard's nodes

Congenital malformations and deformations of musculoskeletal system / musculoskeletal abnormality (Q65 �Q76, 754 �756.3)

Appendicular:
Limb/
dysmelia
Upperclavicle/shoulder: Cleidocranial dysostosis * Sprengel's deformity * Wallis Zieff Goldblatt syndrome
hand deformity: Madelung's deformity * Clinodactyly * Oligodactyly * Polydactyly
Lowerhip: Dislocation of hip/Hip dysplasia * Upington disease * Coxa valga * Coxa vara knee: Genu valgum * Genu varum foot deformity: varus (Club foot, Pigeon toe) * valgus (Flat feet) * Pes cavus * Rocker bottom foot * Hammer toe
Either/bothdactyly/digit: Polydactyly/Syndactyly (Webbed toes) * Arachnodactyly * Cenani Lenz syndactylism * Ectrodactyly * Brachydactyly (Clubbed thumb) reduction deficits/limb: Acheiropodia * ectromelia (Phocomelia, Amelia, Hemimelia) multiple joints: Arthrogryposis * Larsen syndrome * Rapadilino syndrome
Axial
CraniofacialCraniosynostosis: Scaphocephaly * Oxycephaly * Trigonocephaly Craniofacial dysostosis: Crouzon syndrome * Hypertelorism * Hallermann-Streiff syndrome * Treacher Collins syndrome other: Macrocephaly * Platybasia * Craniodiaphyseal dysplasia * Dolichocephaly * Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome * Plagiocephaly * Saddle nose
Vertebral columnspinal curvature (Scoliosis) * Klippel-Feil syndrome * Spondylolisthesis * Spina bifida occulta
Thoracic skeletonribs: Cervical rib * Bifid rib
sternum: Pectus excavatum * Pectus carinatum



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