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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

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