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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.

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  • 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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