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Research Notes on Arthrogryposis
Arthrogryposis (AMC) is a group of disorders characterized by multiple joint contractures through out the body that are present at birth. Since it is a group of disorders, the causes vary; with the exception of avoiding drug or alcohol use during pregnancy, there is little that can be done to prevent it.
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
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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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