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Arthrogryposis (AMC) is a group of disorders characterized by multiple joint contractures throught the body that are present at birth.

Fast Facts:

• -- AMC affects about 3 out of 1000 people, or about 750,000 people in the United States alone
• -- Arthrogryposis is not a single disease, but a condition that can be the end result of more than 150 different medical syndromes
• -- The most common form of AMC is called amyoplasia, and accounts for more than 40% of children with arthrogryposis
• -- The cornerstone of treatment for arthrogryposis is physical therapy to gently stretch the joints
• -- Most children with arthrogryposis, and with amyoplasia, in particular, do quite well, especially if treated early

5 Great Resources on Arthrogryposis

• eMedicine: Arthrogryposis
• Wikipedia: Arthrogryposis
• PatientUK: Arthrogryposis
• WrongDiagnosis: Arthrogryposis
• Healthline: Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita

5 Latest Headlines on Arthrogryposis

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What is Arthrogryposis?

• Children's Hospital Boston: What is Arthrogryposis?
• Rainbow Kids: About Arthrogryposis /Joint Disorders
• MedTerms (via MedicineNet): Definition of Arthrogryposis
• Merck: Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
• Healthwise (via WebMD): General Discussion of Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita

What Are The Symptoms of Arthrogryposis?

• Healthline: Signs and Symptoms of Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
• WrongDiagnosis: Symptoms of Arthrogryposis
• About.com: Symptoms of Arthrogryposis
• Wikipedia: Signs and Symptoms of Arthrogryposis
• West Virginia University: Common Symptoms/Course of Disease - Arthrogryposis

What Are The Causes and Complications of Arthrogryposis?

• About.com: Causes of Arthrogryposis
• WrongDiagnosis: Causes of Arthrogryposis | Complications of Arthrogryposis
• Children's Hospital Boston: What Causes of Arthrogryposis?
• UCL Institute of Child Health: Causes of Arthrogryposis
• Texas Medical Center: What Causes Arthrogryposis?

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Arthrogryposis?

• eMedicine: Treatment for Arthrogryposis | Medication for Arthrogryposis
• Healthline: Treatment and Management of Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
• The Hospital for Sick Children: What are the Treatment Options?
• Texas Medical Center: Treatment - Straight Talk About Curved Joints - Help for Patients with Arthrogryposis
• Shriners Hospital for Children: Treatment for Arthrogryposis

What Are The Types, Diagnosis and Survival Rates of Arthrogryposis?

• WrongDiagnosis: Types of Arthrogryposis
• PediatricNeuro.com: Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita - Types
• Wikipedia: Classification of Arthrogryposis | Diagnosis of Arthrogryposis | Prognosis of Arthrogryposis
• Healthline: Diagnosis of Distal Arthrogryposis
• About.com: Prognosis of Arthrogryposis

Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Arthrogryposis

• Emily's Arthrogryposis: Arthrogryposis
• Welcome to My World: JamieLee's Page
• TCM International Forum: Arthrogryposis & Scoliosis Forum
• MeetUP: Worldwide Arthrogryposis Meetup Message Board
• HealthBoards: Arthrogryposis Message Board

Foundations and Support Groups on Arthrogryposis

• Human Growth Foundation: Human Growth Foundation Homepage
• MAGIC Foundation for Children's Growth: MAGIC Foundation Homepage
• NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse: NAIMS Homepage
• Yahoo Groups: Arthrogryposis Support Group
• Avenues: A National Support Group for Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
• AMCSupport.org: Arthrogryposis Support Group

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Arthrogryposis

• PubMed Central: Medical Journal Articles on Arthrogryposis
• Google Scholar: Medical Articles on Arthrogryposis

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