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Multiple congenital contractures (Congenital multiple arthrogryposis)

Newton G. OsborneLuiz Eduardo MachadoFernando Bonilla-musoles

subject

Pathologymedicine.medical_specialtyAmniotic BandConnective tissueNeurological disorderUltrasonography PrenatalPregnancyHumansMedicineAbnormalities MultipleJoint ContractureFetal MovementMuscle contractureArthrogryposisArthrogryposisbusiness.industryObstetrics and GynecologyExtremitiesSyndromemedicine.diseasemedicine.anatomical_structurePediatrics Perinatology and Child HealthFetal movementEtiologyFemalemedicine.symptombusiness

description

Arthrogryposis, is the occurrence of joint contractures of variable etiology that start prenatally. Arthrogryposis may result from neurologic deficit, neuromuscular disorders, connective tissue abnormalities, amniotic bands, [figure: see text] or fetal crowding. Arthrogryposis may result from no apparent hereditary causes (neuropathic, for example) or may be the result of hereditary factors (myopathic form, for example). Ultrasound diagnosis depends on observation of scant or absent motion of fetal extremities. Prognosis depends on the specific etiology of the contractures.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2002-04-06Journal of Perinatal Medicine
https://doi.org/10.1515/jpm.2002.012