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Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (Amc) With Amyoplasia: A Rare Case, Maria Pais Dr., Leslie Edward Lewis Dr., Jayashree Purkayastha Dr, Disha Shree B S Dr.
Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (Amc) With Amyoplasia: A Rare Case, Maria Pais Dr., Leslie Edward Lewis Dr., Jayashree Purkayastha Dr, Disha Shree B S Dr.
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Background: Arthrogryposis is a term used to describe the development of nonprogressive contractures in one or more body parts before birth (congenitally). A contracture is a condition in which a joint becomes permanently stuck in a bent (flexed) or straightened (extended) position, limiting movement of the affected joint totally or partially. When congenital contractures affect only one body part, they are referred to as isolated congenital contractures rather than arthrogryposis. Clubfoot is the most common solitary congenital contracture. Arthrogryposis multiplex refers to arthrogryposis that affects two or more separate parts of the body.
Case report: We report a case of …