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Mennen U, van Heest A, Ezaki MB, Tonkin M, Gericke G. Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 30:468-74. [PMID: 16061316 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsb.2005.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2005] [Accepted: 06/02/2005] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
Since much confusion exists regarding arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC), the President of the IFSSH commissioned the AMC Committee to compile a report on the various aspects of this condition. This report discusses all the facets of AMC, including definition, terminology, dermographics, aetiology, classification, clinical features, management, prognosis and further studies. Manipulation of the deformities starting soon after birth improves the range of motion, which, if surgery needs to be done, makes the operation less extensive. Sometimes surgery may not even be necessary. Early one-stage corrective surgery between 3 and 12 months of age is encouraged. This results in improved function and near normal cosmetic appearance. Late, piece-meal surgery results in disappointing outcome.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ulrich Mennen
- Department of Hand Surgery, Medical University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa.
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Izadpanah A, Sinno H, Laberge JM, Michael Davis G, Lessard L. Autogenous bone graft for expansion thoracoplasty in Adam Robert Wright syndrome: A case report and review. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2011; 64:329-34. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2010.03.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2009] [Revised: 03/19/2010] [Accepted: 03/28/2010] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Congenital arthrogryposis multiplex and gastroschisis in the same patient. NEUROLOGÍA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s2173-5808(10)70096-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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