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Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita

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	Avenues: A National Support Group for Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita \| Medline Abstracts, Arthrogryposis, 1989-96
		Incidence of maxillofacial involvement in arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
		Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita and bilateral parietal polymicrogyria in association with the intrauterine death of a twin
		Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita with renal and hepatic abnormalities
	www.avenuesforamc.com /research/titles2a.htm (1053 words)

	Arthrogryposis - Children's Hospital Boston
		Arthrogryposis is a term used to describe a number of rare, non-progressive conditions characterized by stiff joints and abnormal muscle development.
		Arthrogryposis is not thought to be a genetic or hereditary condition.
		Arthrogryposis is a rare condition, though the exact frequency with which it occurs is unknown.
	www.childrenshospital.org /az/Site594/printerfriendlypageS594P0.html (422 words)

	Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
		Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita occurs in 10% to 20% of neonates with infantile spinal muscular atrophy.
		The prognosis of arthrogryposis due to infantile spinal muscular atrophy is poor.
		Arthrogryposis multiplex involving only the upper or the lower extremities occurs with congenital focal cervical or lumbar spinal atrophy.
	pediatricneuro.com /alfonso/pg163.htm (281 words)

	Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
		Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita involving both upper extremities may resemble bilateral brachial plexus palsy.
		The characteristics of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita that distinguish it from brachial plexus palsy are: (1) the presence of skin pits at the wrists and (2) the permanent nature of the arm position (Figure 167.1).
		Most neonates with distal arthrogryposis can only be diagnosed by recognizing a constellation of signs leading to the diagnosis of a syndrome.
	pediatricneuro.com /alfonso/pg167.htm (230 words)

	Arthrogryposis - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Arthrogryposis (Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita) is a muscle disorder that causes multiple joint contractures at birth.
		Arthrogryposis is relatively rare, occurring in approximately one in 3,000 births.
		In most cases, arthrogryposis is not a genetic condition and does not occur more than once in a family.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /a/arthrogryposis/intro.htm (672 words)

	Orthoseek \| Orthopedic Topics \| Arthrogryoposis
		Arthrogryposis translated from the Greek literally means "curved or hooked joints." Hence, this term is used to describe multiple joint contractures present at birth.
		However, the commonest form of arthrogryposis, present in 40% of cases, is a condition called amyoplasia.
		Incidence of arthrogryposis is one in 3,000 live births.
	www.orthoseek.com /articles/arthrogryposis.html (289 words)

	Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Information on Healthline
		Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is a term used to describe the presence of two or more (multiplex) joint contractures (arthrogryposis) present at birth (congenita).
		Arthropathy-camptodactyly-pericarditis syndrome is characterized by contractures of the elbows, wrists, and fingers; an abnormally elevated generalized stiffness upon waking; arthritis of the hips, shoulders, elbows, and knees; and, inflammation of the membranous sac that protects the heart (pericarditis).
		Prenatal growth retardation with pelvic hypoplasia and arthrogryposis in the lower limbs has only been described in a pair of sisters and four males and one female, all of whom were siblings.
	www.healthline.com /galecontent/arthrogryposis-multiplex-congenita (840 words)

	The Arthrogryposis Group -TAG
		We are a support group for people, or families with children, who have the condition Arthrogryposis.
		Arthrogryposis is a name given to a group of conditions that relate to “stiff joints”;
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	www.tagonline.org.uk (139 words)

	Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
		Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, a rare disorder that is present at birth (congenital), is characterized by reduced mobility of many joints of the body.
		In addition, the hips may be dislocated and the heels of the feet may be inwardly bent from the midline of the leg while the feet are inwardly bent at the ankle (clubfoot).
		The cause of Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) is unknown.
	www.webmd.com /hw/health_guide_atoz/nord211.asp (516 words)

	Rare Pediatric Disease Database (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Arthrogryposis is a rare, often inherited, condition that is characterized by the presence of multiple joint contractures that result in limitations in movement throughout the entire body.
		Arthrogryposis is a physical result of decreased movement of the baby during pregnancy that can be caused by several conditions.
		There is no known cure for arthrogryposis but with early intervention, the functionality needed to accomplish activities of daily living can be preserved.
	www.madisonsfoundation.org /content/3/1/display.asp?did=588 (635 words)

	Arthrogryposis
		This is the plight of children with arthrogryposis.
		At the Center for the Treatment of Arthrogryposis, the child life specialists and social workers are experienced in coordinating multiple surgeries to maximize their physical effect while continuing to focus on the child's emotional well-being.
		Children with arthrogryposis share a unique ability to adapt to their deformities, as debilitating as they may be.
	www.msnyuhealth.org /hospitals/hjd/html/body_arthrogryposis.html (430 words)

	Avenues: A National Support Group for Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita \| Pamphlet on AMC: "What it is and How it ...
		Arthrogryposis is relatively rare, occurring in perhaps one in 3,000 births.
		For most types of Arthrogryposis, physical and occupational therapy has proven very beneficial in improving muscle strength and function and increasing the range of motion of affected joints.
		In some cases, Arthrogryposis may be accompanied by other conditions, such as central nervous system disorders, which complicate the picture.
	www.avenuesforamc.com /publications/pamphlet.htm (867 words)

	The Australian Arthrogryposis Group (TAAG)
		"Arthrogryposis" (arthrogryposis multiplex congenita) is a term describing the presence of multiple joint contractures at birth.
		The baby is unable to move around in the womb freely and therefore the mother reports that she felt little movement while pregnant.
		Arthrogryposis occurs in approximately 1 in 17,000 births in Australia.
	www.taag.org.au /arthrogryosis.php (208 words)

	eMedicine - Arthrogryposis : Article by Harold Chen, MD, MS, FAAP, FACMG (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Arthrogryposis epidemics have been reported, but whether these are due to chance occurrence, environmental factors, or infectious agents is unclear.
		Dysgenesis of the CNS is the second most common neurogenic abnormality in arthrogryposis (23%), with disorganization of and decrease in neurons of the cortex and motor nuclei of the brainstem and spinal cord.
		Dysgenesis of the anterior horn, another common neurogenic abnormality in arthrogryposis, is the cause of Meckel-Gruber syndrome and anencephaly.
	www.emedicine.com /ped/topic142.htm (6293 words)

	arthrogryposis - Ask.com Web Search
		Arthrogryposis is a broad umbrella term that encompasses about 150 individual conditions contractures or curvatures of the joints...
		Arthrogryposis - Arthrogryposis, or arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, comprises nonprogressive conditions characterized by multiple joint...
		Arthrogryposis translated from the Greek literally means "curved or hooked joints." Hence, this term is used to describe multiple...
	search.ask.com /web?q=arthrogryposis (296 words)

	Special Child: Disorder Zone Archives - Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
		Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) is a musculoskeletal disorder characterized by the presence of multiple joint contractures (limitation of the range of motion of a joint) at birth.
		Dylan was born on November 20, 1998 with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC).
		If you are interested in meeting other parents who have a child with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, please send a message to avenues-owner@onelist.com for directions on how to subscribe to the discussion list.
	www.specialchild.com /archives/dz-036.html (3117 words)

	About Arthrogryposis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Contact Us "Arthrogryposis" (Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita) is a term describing the presence of multiple joint contractures at birth.
		Arthrogryposis is relatively rare, occurring in perhaps one in 10,000 births in Ireland.
		A characteristic feature of the condition is dimples near the affected joints and these suggest contact between the skin and bone during the early stages of pregnancy.
	www.arthrogryposis.ie /html/arthrogryposis.htm (704 words)

	eMedicine - Arthrogryposis : Article Excerpt by: Harold Chen, MD, MS, FAAP, FACMG (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Background: Arthrogryposis, or arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, comprises nonprogressive conditions characterized by multiple joint contractures found throughout the body at birth.
		Pathophysiology: The major cause of arthrogryposis is fetal akinesia (ie, decreased fetal movements) due to fetal abnormalities (eg, neurogenic, muscle, or connective tissue abnormalities; mechanical limitations to movement) or maternal disorders (eg, infection, drugs, trauma, other maternal illnesses).
		Age: Arthrogryposis is detectable at birth or in utero by ultrasound examination.
	www.emedicine.com /ped/byname/arthrogryposis.htm (324 words)

	Our Daughter's Arthrogryposis
		Within 10 days of life, her biological parents placed her in the care of an agency for adoption because they were given little hope for her future, and felt unable to afford the needed care.
		At age 2 she was evaluated at an Arthrogryposis Clinic at a Children's Hospital.
		At age 4, she was again seen at the Arthrogryposis Clinic and found to have full rotation in both her shoulders.
	www.comeunity.com /adoption/special_needs/arthrogryposis.html (1524 words)

	FAQ
		Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) is a condition where a baby is born with multiple joints in a fixed position.
		It is really more of a description than a diagnosis, as some people have AMC because of another condition, while in some people it is their only medical problem.
		The most common form of AMC known to be hereditary is Distal Arthrogryposis, in which the contractures are only in the hands and feet.
	www.amcsupport.org /faq1.htm (4742 words)

	ARTHROGRYPOSIS : Contact a Family - for families with disabled children: information on rare syndromes and disorders
		Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) is not a diagnosis but a descriptive term which is used to describe a baby born with joint contractures affecting at least two different areas of the body.
		These processes fall into four main categories: problems with the nerve supply, the muscles, the connective or supporting tissues and external factors such as the blood supply to the baby or the shape of the womb.
		Although this condition is present at birth, it is non-progressive and it is almost certainly not inherited so that the risk of other children in the family being affected is very low.
	www.cafamily.org.uk /Direct/a72.html (788 words)

	Action Medical Research - Living with arthrogryposis
		Matt has Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, which is a term used to describe a range of conditions involving multiple joint contractures, or limitation in the range of movement of a joint.
		Despite the apparent severity of her condition, the non-progressive nature of arthrogryposis means that Matt’s contact with the medical world in relation to her condition has been limited.
		At least one in 3,000 pregnancies in the UK continue to be affected by arthrogryposis, leading to disability and in some cases, death.
	www.action.org.uk /touching_lives/2004/12/arthrogryposis (1661 words)

	Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, often simply referred to as arthrogryposis (IPA pronunciation: /ˌar.θro.graɪ'po.sɪs/), is a rare condition of the musculoskeletal system.
		Affecting approximately 1 in 3000 births, the condition is marked by limited range of motion in one or more major joints in the human body.
		Arthrogryposis is typically congenital, non-hereditary, with no known specific cause.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Arthrogryposis_multiplex_congenita (191 words)

	Arthrogryposis - Patient UK
		Arthrogryposis - Patient UK PatientPlus articles are written for doctors and so the language can be technical.
		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.
		There are 7 types of distal arthrogryposis classified as type I, type II and types IIA to IIE.
	www.patient.co.uk /showdoc/40001940 (986 words)

	Signs of Arthrogryposis - WrongDiagnosis.com
		The phrase "signs of Arthrogryposis" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Arthrogryposis that are not readily apparent to the patient.
		The word "symptoms of Arthrogryposis" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Arthrogryposis.
		This medical information about signs and symptoms for Arthrogryposis has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Arthrogryposis signs or Arthrogryposis symptoms.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /a/arthrogryposis/signs.htm (321 words)

	AMC (arthrogryposis multiplex congenita) definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		AMC (arthrogryposis multiplex congenita):AMC stands for arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, a disorder that develops before birth (prenatal) is evident at birth (congenital) and involves limited mobility of many (multiple) joints.
		The mechanisms responsible for AMC are presumed to be the same as for all arthrogryposis, irrespective of the number of joints involved, and are thought to include:
		Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita can be translated (very roughly) as "lots of crooked joints at birth."
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7533 (235 words)

	Arthrogryposis definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Arthrogryposis: Joint contractures that develop before birth (prenatally) and are evident at birth (congenitally).
		A newborn with arthrogryposis lacks the normal range of motion in one or more joints.
		In normal embryonic development, the joints begin to develop by about 5 to 6 weeks of gestation.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7546 (287 words)

	Living in Grace - Arthrogryposis
		Arthrogryposis is not actually a disease, but a description of the symptoms that occur about 1 in 10,000 births.
		The lack of movement also causes the joints to be very stiff, and the pressure of the womb bearing down on these precious children often causes the limbs to be distorted in appearance- the most common being club feet, dislocated hips, and cupped hands.
		From our perspective we would strongly recommend that any parent of a child with suspected Arthrogryposis would contact Seattle Children’s Hospital for their Arthrogryposis clinic (Dr. Kit Song); or Dr. Judith Hall at Children’s Hospital in Vancouver British Columbia.
	www.livingingrace.com /Arthrogryposis.htm (277 words)

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