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| == [[Arthrogryposis causes|Causes]] == | | == [[Arthrogryposis causes|Causes]] == |
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| == [[Arthrogryposis differential diagnosis|Differential Diagnosis]] ==
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| == [[Arthrogryposis risk factors|Risk Factors]] ==
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| == [[Arthrogryposis natural history|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]] == | | == [[Arthrogryposis epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]] == |
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| | == [[Arthrogryposis natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]] == |
| == Diagnosis == | | == Diagnosis == |
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| [[Arthrogryposis history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Arthrogryposis physical examination|Physical Examination]] |[[Arthrogryposis laboratory tests|Laboratory tests]] | [[Arthrogryposis electrocardiogram|ECG]] | [[Arthrogryposis electroencephalogram|EEG]] | [[Arthrogryposis chest x ray|Chest X Ray]] |[[Arthrogryposis CT|CT]] | [[Arthrogryposis MRI|MRI]] |[[Arthrogryposis echocardiography or ultrasound|Echocardiography or Ultrasound]] |[[Arthrogryposis other imaging findings|Other imaging studies]] | [[Arthrogryposisother diagnostic studies|Alternative diagnostics]] | | [[Arthrogryposis history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Arthrogryposis physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Arthrogryposis laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Arthrogryposis chest x ray|Chest X Ray]] | [[Arthrogryposis CT|CT]] | [[Arthrogryposis MRI|MRI]] | [[Arthrogryposis echocardiography or ultrasound|Echocardiography or Ultrasound]] | [[Arthrogryposis other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]] |
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| == Treatment == | | == Treatment == |
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| [[Arthrogryposis medical therapy|Medical therapy]] | [[Arthrogryposis surgery|Surgical options]] | [[Arthrogryposisprevention|Prevention]] | [[Arthrogryposis cost-effectiveness of therapy|Financial costs]]| [[Arthrogryposis future or investigational therapies|Future therapies]] | | [[Arthrogryposis medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Arthrogryposis surgery|Surgery]] | [[Arthrogryposis primary prevention| Primary Prevention]] | [[Arthrogryposis secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] | [[Arthrogyropsis cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | [[Arthrogryposis future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]] |
| ==Causes==
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| The cause as such, is unknown though there have been several suggestions and factors suggested to play a role in AMC. This includes [[hyperthermia]] of the fetus, prenatal virus, fetal vascular compromise, septum of the uterus, decreased amniotic fluid, muscle and connective tissue developmental abnormalities. <ref name=DPO /><ref name=Alfonso /> In general, the causes can be classified into extrinsic and intrinsic factors.
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| ===Extrinsic===
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| * There is insufficient room in the [[uterus]] for normal movement. For example, fetal crowding; the mother may lack a normal amount of [[amniotic fluid]] or have an abnormally shaped uterus.<ref name=MED1 /><ref name=MED2 />
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| ===Intrinsic===
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| * Musculoskeletal/Neuromuscular - Muscles do not develop properly ([[atrophy]]). In most cases, the specific cause for muscular atrophy cannot be identified. Suspected causes include muscle diseases (for example, [[congenital]] muscular dystrophies), [[maternal]] [[fever]] during [[pregnancy]], and [[virus]]es, which may damage [[Cell (biology)|cell]]s that transmit [[nerve impulse]]s to the muscles.
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| * Neurological - [[Central nervous system]] and [[spinal cord]] are [[malformation|malformed]]. In these cases, a wide range of other conditions usually accompanies arthrogryposis. <ref name=Alfonso />
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| * Connective Tissue - Tendons, bones, joints or joint linings may develop abnormally. For example, tendons may not be connected to the proper place in a joint.<ref name=MED1 /><ref name=MED2 />
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| Research has shown that anything that prevents normal joint movement before birth can result in joint contractures. The joint itself may be normal. However, when a joint is not moved for a period of time, extra [[connective tissue]] tends to grow around it, fixing it in position. Lack of joint movement also means that [[tendon]]s connecting to the joint are not stretched to their normal length; short tendons, in turn, make normal joint movement difficult. (This same kind of problem can develop after birth in joints that are immobilized for long periods of time in casts.)
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| The principal cause of AMC is believed to be decreased fetal movements (akinesia) caused by maternal or fetal abnormalities. It is associated with neurogenic and myopathic disorders. It is believed that the neuropathic form of AMC involves a deterioration in the anterior horn cell leading to muscle weakness and fibrosis. <ref>Berkow R ed. The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy. 16th ed. . Rathway, NJ: Merck Research Laboratories;1992:2075</ref>
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| In most cases, arthrogryposis is not a [[genetics|genetic]] condition and does not occur more than once in a family. In about 30% of the cases, a genetic cause can be identified. The risk of recurrence for these cases varies with the type of genetic disorder.<ref name=NLM />There is a rare [[autosomal recessive]] form of the disease known to exist.
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| ==Epidemiology and Demographics==
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| AMC is relatively rare occurring in 1 out of every 3,000 live births.<ref name=DPO /><ref name=Ortho /> Amyoplasia, characterized by fatty and fibrous tissue replacement of the limb muscles, is the most common form 43%.<ref>16. Hall JG. Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita: Etiology, Genetics, Classification, Diagnostic Approach, and General Aspects. Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 1997;6:159-166.</ref> The majority of affected individuals survive but a minority die, usually due to respiratory muscle involvement.
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| ==Natural history, Complications and Prognosis==
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| ===Complications===
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| Complications may include [[scoliosis]], [[lung hypoplasia]] leading to respiratory problems, [[growth retardation]], [[midfacial hemangioma]], facial and jaw deformities, respiratory problems, and abdominal hernias.
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| ===Prognosis===
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| Individuals with AMC require vigorous therapy and surgical intervention. This however depends on severity.<ref name=DPO /> Since AMC is not a progressive disorder though, there are also positive factors as well including normal cognition and speech and a potential for functional mobility leading to a productive and independent lifestyle, adapting to specific situations as required by the individuals particular symptom.<ref>Hall JG. Amyoplasia, the most common type of Arthrogryposis: the potential for good outcome. Pediatrics. 1996;97:225-231.</ref>
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| There is a whole plethora of signs and symptoms for this group of diseases.<ref name=NLM />
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| Cognition and speech are usually normal.<ref name=DPO />
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| To date, no prenatal diagnostic tools are available to test for the condition. Diagnostic tools are only used to rule out other causes. This is done by undertaking muscle [[biopsies]], [[blood test]]s and general clinical findings which rule out other disorders and provides evidence for AMC.<ref name=DPO />
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| ===Physical Examination===
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| Some of the more common physical examination findings are
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| *Shoulder (internal rotation deformity)
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| *Elbow (extension and pronation deformity)
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| *Wrist (volar and ulnar deformity)
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| *Hand (fingers in fixed flexion and thumb-in-palm deformity)
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| *Hip (flexed, abducted and externally rotated, often dislocated)
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| *Knee (flexion deformity) and foot ([[clubfoot]] deformity).<ref name=Ortho />
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| While there is no cure, symptoms and deformities may still be alleviated with various methods due to multiple contractures and weakness.
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| *[[Physical therapy]] intervention including stretching (may include [[casting]] and [[splint]]ing program of affected joints), strengthening, mobility training, are undertaken to improve flexion and range of motion.
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| * [[Occupational therapy]] interventions can include training in ADL and fine motor skills as well as addressing psychosocial and emotional implications of a chronic condition.
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| *Since there is a variety of different deformities, individually tailored [[orthopaedic]] correction is needed.
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| *Orthopedic surgery is usually needed to correct severely affected joints and limbs and symptoms such as clubfoot, hernia repair and correction if unilateral hip dislocation occurs.<ref name=DPO />
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| ==References== | | ==Case Studies== |
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| | :[[Arthrogyropsis case study one|Case #1]] |
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| ==External links==
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| *[http://www.amcsupport.org/ AMC Support], online forum for patients and their families
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| *[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amc_adults/ E-mail discussion group for adults with amc]
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