Neuromuscular Disorders
A newborn is referred with multiple joint contractures affecting all four limbs. The baby has internally rotated shoulders, extended elbows, flexed wrists, dislocated hips, extended knees, and severe clubfeet. There is no active movement at multiple joints. The baby has normal intelligence and no visceral abnormalities. The pregnancy was complicated by oligohydramnios. Regarding arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC):
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Arthrogryposis refers to multiple congenital joint contractures in two or more body areas; it is a c...
Amyoplasia (classic arthrogryposis) is the most common type (40% of cases) with characteristic postu...
Arthrogryposis is always inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern; all cases have associated intel...
Upper limb deformities include internal rotation contracture of the shoulder, elbow extension (or le...
Lower limb treatment priorities are: (1) ambulatory foot (feet treated early with Ponseti method, of...
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