Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita: Multiple Congenital Joint Contractures
Joint Authors
Sucuoglu, Hamza
Ornek, Nurettin Irem
Caglar, Cagkan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is a syndrome characterized by nonprogressive multiple congenital joint contractures.
The etiology of disease is multifactorial; it is most commonly suspected from absent fetal movements and genetic defects.
AMC affects mainly limbs; also it might present with other organs involvement.
It is crucial that the diagnosis of AMC should be kept in mind by musculoskeletal physicians in newborns with multiple joint contractures and patients must begin rehabilitation in early stage after accurate diagnosis in terms of functional independence.
We present the diagnosis, types, clinical features, and treatment approaches of this disease in our case with literature reviews.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sucuoglu, Hamza& Ornek, Nurettin Irem& Caglar, Cagkan. 2015. Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita: Multiple Congenital Joint Contractures. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058828
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sucuoglu, Hamza…[et al.]. Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita: Multiple Congenital Joint Contractures. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sucuoglu, Hamza& Ornek, Nurettin Irem& Caglar, Cagkan. Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita: Multiple Congenital Joint Contractures. Case Reports in Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058828
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058828