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AMC: amyoplasia and distal arthrogryposis
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is a heterogeneous condition defined as multiple congenital joint contractures in two or more body areas. The common pathogenesis is impaired fetal movements. Amyoplasia, the most frequent form, is a sporadically occurring condition with hypoplastic muscles and joint contractures. Distal arthrogryposis (DA) syndromes are often hereditary, and joint invol...
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Arthrogryposis (multiple congenital joint contractures) is an uncommon problem. Because there are many causes, correct diagnosis is important to predict the natural history and determine appropriate treatment. Inconsistent terminology has caused confusion about both diagnosis and treatment. Amyoplasia, the most common type of arthrogryposis, is characterized by quadrimelic involvement and repla...
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Background. Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, AMC, is a heterogeneous condition defined as multiple congenital joint contractures in two or more body areas. The pathogenesis is impaired fetal movements. Amyoplasia, the most frequent form, is a sporadically occurring condition with hypoplastic muscles and joint contractures. Distal arthrogryposis (DA) syndromes are often hereditary, and joint ...
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INTRODUCTION Arthrogryposis multiplex congenital (AMC) is characterized by contractions of multiple joints present at birth. The involved muscles are partially or totally replaced by fat or fibrous tissue. Talipes equinovarus and scoliosis are also frequently reported. CASE PRESENTATION This 2 year was born after uneventful pregnancy, with normal birth weight and length. The parents are unrel...
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A 5-month-old male infant presented with weak cry, decreased body movements, tightness of whole body since birth, and one episode of generalized seizure on day 4 of life. He was born at term by elective caesarian section performed for breech presentation. The child had failure to thrive, contractures at elbow and knee joints, hypertonia, microcephaly, small mouth, retrognathia, and camptodactyl...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Children's Orthopaedics
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1863-2521,1863-2548
DOI: 10.1007/s11832-015-0689-1