1. Orthoseek | Orthopedic Topics | Arthrogryoposis Information about arthrogryposis. http://www.orthoseek.com/articles/arthrogryposis.html

Arthrogryposis What is it? Arthrogryposis translated from the Greek literally means "curved or hooked joints." Hence, this term is used to describe multiple joint contractures present at birth. There are many causes for congenital multiple joint contractures, and could be due to abnormal nerve or muscle development in the womb. However, the commonest form of arthrogryposis, present in 40% of cases, is a condition called amyoplasia What causes it? The cause of arthrogryposis is varied, and not entirely understood. Certainly, in many cases, abnormal nerve, muscle and connective tissue development is involved. Lack of movement of intrauterine movement is also responsible, as in oligohydramnios . Genetic factors do play a part in many cases, as do environmental factors like drugs. Incidence of arthrogryposis is one in 3,000 live births. What are the symptoms? The child is born with multiple joint contractures in all limbs. In the commonest form of arthrogryposis, called amyoplasia, the typical deformities are often severe and symmetrical, as follows: shoulder internal rotation deformity elbow extension and pronation deformity wrist volar and ulnar deformity hand fingers in fixed flexion, and thumb-in-palm deformity

2. EMedicine - Arthrogryposis : Article By Harold Chen, MD, MS, FAAP, FACMG arthrogryposis arthrogryposis, or arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, comprisesnonprogressive conditions characterized by multiple joint contractures http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic142.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Pediatrics Genetics And Metabolic Disease Arthrogryposis Last Updated: April 21, 2004 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, multiple congenital contractures, multiple congenital joint contractures, fetal akinesia, decreased fetal movements, development of extra connective tissue, fixation of the joint, joint fixation, scoliosis, limb dysfunction, joint deformity, limb malformations AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Harold Chen, MD, MS, FAAP, FACMG , Chief, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Perinatal Genetics, Louisiana State University Medical Center Harold Chen, MD, MS, FAAP, FACMG, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Pediatrics American College of Medical Genetics American Medical Association American Society of Human Genetics , and Teratology Society Editor(s): James Bowman, MD

3. Arthrogryposis Die Seite informiert ¼ber arthrogryposis (AMC), eine angeborene Erkrankung die durch eine unterschiedlich stark ausgepr¤gte Gelenksteife bestimmt wird. Charakteristisch ist eine Gelenkverkr¼mmung an H¤nden und/oder F¼Ÿen. http://arthrogryposis.de/Arthrogryposis/arthrogryposis.html

Hier klicken, um Informationen anzufordern! Gästebuch zurück Letzte Änderung: webmaster@iga-ev.de IGA e.V. Zu wenig bekannt Aufgrund der Seltenheit der AMC ist der allgemeine Kenntnisstand über Diagnose und Therapie recht dürftig. Dies führt häufig zu zu spät einsetzender Behandlung und manchmal zu funktionell wertlosen, rein kosmetischen Operationen. Oft bleibt es Glücksache, ob ein Kind mit AMC rechtzeitig in die richtigen Hände kommt. Die Seltenheit der AMC bringt es mit sich, dass betroffene Eltern in näherer Umgebung niemanden mit einer ähnlichen Behinderung kennen. So wird Erfahrungsaustausch und gegenseitige Unterstützung kaum möglich. Was ist Arthrogryposis (AMC) Bei der Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) handelt es sich um eine frühkindliche Entwicklungsstörung im Mutterleib, die sich etwa in der 8. bis 11. Schwangerschaftswoche abspielt und durch eine neurologische Fehlentwicklung gekennzeichnet ist. Infolgedessen kommt es zu einer gestörten Muskelentwicklung (bindegewebige Umwandlung, Hypoplasie, Nichtanlage), welche die funktionsgerechte Ausformung der Gelenke behindert. Geschädigter Bewegungsapparat Das äußere Krankheitsbild wird durch eine unterschiedlich stark ausgeprägte Gelenksteife bestimmt, wobei in leichten Fällen nur einzelne periphere Gelenke betroffen sind, in schweren Fällen fast alle Extremitätengelenke, Kiefergelenk und Wirbelsäule. Der Bewegungsapparat ist folglich in unterschiedlichem Ausmaß geschädigt.

4. Arthrogryposis Home Page Support group with local contacts. http://www.arthrogryposis.ie/

The Arthrogryposis Association of Ireland The Arthrogryposis Association of Ireland

5. The Arthrogryposis Group -TAG National organisation in the UK. http://www.tagonline.org.uk/

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6. Emilys_arthrogryposis Hello my name is Emily and I was born w/ arthrogryposis. http://www.geocities.com/joni22_20002000/emilys_arthrogryposis.html

Emily's Arthrogryposis Hello My name is Emily and I was born w/ Arthrogryposis. When I was born my Mommy and Daddy did not know that I was going to be born w/ Athrogryposis (AMC)! I am only 2 and a half but let me tell you my story and a little bit about my family...... This is me, 3 days old. The first day that my Mommy got to see me! The day I was born, September 8, 1998, was a shock to everyone. My Mommy was exspected to have a healthy baby. Shortly after birth I had to be life flighted to Childrens Hospital. I was in bad shape... Let me tell you about my disability! I was born witha very rare birth defect known as Arthrogryposis. Along with having AMC I also had Clubbed hands and feet, arms fixed in a straight possition, and I had a hole in my belly that my bowels were out through it is know as Gastroskesis. My gastro was fixed w/in hours of birth and all went well and I recovered very well. Then in January of 2000 I had my clubbed feet repaired and they work great now. The doctors told my Mommy and Daddy that I would never sit on my own and my intelligence would be below normal , I would never walk on my own and I would never be able to use my arms! Wow did I fool all of those doctors! Granted at first I was a bit behind at first, but my Mommy and Daddy worked w/ me all of the time and I came through and amazed everyone. When I was 8 months old I sat up on my own. And the same day I learned to roll over all on my own That was a big day for me, I learned to do alot that day!.

7. Sophies Arthrogryposis Site This is a site about Sophie who has had to endure life with a condition called arthrogryposis. http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/sophiesarthrosite

8. Arthrogryposis arthrogryposis is a broad umbrella term that encompasses about 150 individualconditions contractures or curvatures of the joints. http://www.shrinershq.org/patientedu/arthrogryposis.html

Home Shrine Shriners Hospitals Hospital Directory ... Next Your child has been diagnosed with Arthrogryposis This information was provided by the Spokane Shriners Hospital 911 W. 5th Avenue Spokane, Washington 99210-2472 Telephone (509) 623-0400 What is arthrogryposis? Arthrogryposis (Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita) is a term describing the presence of a muscle disorder that causes multiple joint contractures at birth. A contracture is a limitation in the range of motion of a joint. In some cases, few joints may be affected and the range of motion may be nearly normal. In the "classic" case of arthrogryposis, hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, feet and knees are affected. In the most severe cases, nearly every body joint may be involved, including the jaw and back. Frequently, the contractures are accompanied by muscle weakness, which further limits movement. Arthrogryposis is relatively rare, occurring in approximately one in 3,000 births. Can arthrogryposis occur again in the same family? What causes arthrogryposis?

9. Arthrogryposis arthrogryposis is a broad umbrella term that encompasses about 150 individual conditions contractures or curvatures of the joints http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

10. EMedicine - Arthrogryposis Article By Harold Chen, MD, MS, FAAP arthrogryposis arthrogryposis, or arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, comprises nonprogressive conditions characterized by multiple joint http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

11. Landsforeningen For Arm- Og Bendefekte - Forside Forening for alle med armdefekter, bendefekter eller AMC (arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita), som har varigt nedsatte funktioner. Debatforum og kontaktoplysninger. http://www.arm-bendefekte-amc.dk/

Velkommen til Landsforeningen for armdefekte og bendefekte Misdannelser/mangel/amputation af dele af arm eller ben. Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC). Syndromer som Robert's eller Tar's syndromer. Vi afholder landsindsamling fra den 15 Februar til den 31. December: GIRO: 10 02 63 69 Nyheder Set og sket

12. Emilys_arthrogryposis Hello my name is Emily and I was born w/ arthrogryposis. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

13. Clay's Arthrogryposis Page Information, support, and understanding of this disease. A message board for asking questions and sharing. http://www.claymartin.com

Warning /home/h2oski/public_html/mainfile.php on line Warning /home/h2oski/public_html/mainfile.php on line Search Topics All Topics happy and fun stuff Questions from our visitors Research The latest news your personal stories Create an account Home Topics Guestbook Your Account ... Forum Main Menu Home Topics Stories Web Links ... Webmail login Other Options Contact FAQ Forum Guestbook ... ePOP Warning /home/h2oski/public_html/mainfile.php on line Warning /home/h2oski/public_html/mainfile.php on line Who's Online There are currently, 1 guest(s) and member(s) that are online. You are Anonymous user. You can register for free by clicking here Medline Search Enter your keyword Definitions what is arthrogryposis Amazing Amy survived against all odds! Posted by Dad on Sunday, March 16 @ 11:09:53 PST (161 reads) Topic your personal stories Anonymous writes: "When I was pregnant I was told that my baby had such bad AMC that it would not surviuve, the DR told me that because the hands were fixed across the chest the lungs would not have developed, I couild not terminate as I knew I would love my baby how ever it turned out. On the 9th October I went to have a cesearean, Amy was born and looked like a ball, her hands were across her chest and her feet touching her head. We were advised that she may not make it through the night but she did, now at four months old she has slightly curvered wrists, index finger which does not move, ne almost straight leg and the other can almost straighten, she has feeding problems but is a very healthy baby. She is developing at the same rate as an ordinary baby, I enjoy doiing her physio as the results are so far very rewarding, if any wishes to contact me please do so at pinkypenfold@hotmail.com

14. IGA-Home arthrogryposis ist eine seltene im kindlichen Mutterleib erworben Nervenerkrankung, die sich in Gelenkdeformit¤ten verschiedener Auspr¤gung zeigt. http://arthrogryposis.de

Hier klicken, um Informationen anzufordern! G¤stebuch zur¼ck Letzte „nderung: webmaster@iga-ev.de IGA e.V. Herzlich Willkommen auf der Homepage der INTERESSENGEMEINSCHAFT ARTHROGRYPOSIS e.V. Auf den folgenden Seiten erhalten Sie einige Informationen rund um die AMC A rthrogryposis M ultiplex C ongenita) und ¼ber unseren Verein. Wir bitten alle Besucher unserer Homepage an der Umfrage teilzunehmen. (Befristet bis 30.09.2005) Unter Kontakte finden Sie unter anderem den zust¤ndigen Ansprechpartner aus Ihrem Bundesland HIER geht’s zum Mitgliederbereich - Zugang nur mit Benutzername und Kennwort, welches Sie nach dem Ausf¼llen des Formulars per eMail erhalten. Link

15. Frequently Asked Arthrogryposis Program Questions Frequently Asked arthrogryposis Program Questions Frequently Asked arthrogryposis Program Questions Q What causes arthrogryposis? http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

16. About Arthrogryposis arthrogryposis translated from the Greek literally means curved or hooked joints . arthrogryposis is relatively rare, occurring in perhaps one in 10000 http://www.arthrogryposis.ie/html/arthrogryposis.htm

Arthrogryposis Home Association Information Regional Contacts ... Contact Us WHAT IS ARTHROGRYPOSIS? "Arthrogryposis" (Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita) is a term describing the presence of multiple joint contractures at birth. A contracture is a limitation in the range of motion of a joint. Arthrogryposis translated from the Greek literally means "curved or hooked joints." In some cases, few joints maybe affected and the range of motion may be nearly normal. In the "classic" case of Arthrogryposis, hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, feet, and knees are affected. In the most severe cases, nearly every body joint may be involved, including the jaw and back. Frequently, the joint contractures are accompanied by muscle weakness which further limits movement. Arthrogryposis is relatively rare, occurring in perhaps one in 10,000 births in Ireland. WHAT CAUSES IT? A characteristic feature of the condition is dimples near the affected joints and these suggest contact between the skin and bone during the early stages of pregnancy. As many joint spaces have formed by the seventh week and folds appear in the skin by the eleventh week, this gives an indication as to when the disabilty is caused.

17. Contractures arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

18. Avenues A National Support Group For Arthrogryposis Multiplex A support group for individuals, families, and medical professionals interested in arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC). http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

19. TAG- Arthrogryposis http://www.tagonline.org.uk/html/arthrogryposis.html

20. The Arthrogryposis Group -TAG The Arthrogyposis Group information, help and contacts for people with joint contracture, amc arthrogryposis multiplex congenita http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

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