TY - JOUR
T1 - Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
AU - Mennen, Ulrich
AU - van Heest, Ann
AU - Ezaki, Mary Beth
AU - Tonkin, Michael
AU - Gericke, George
PY - 2005/10/1
Y1 - 2005/10/1
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
KW - IFSSH
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jhsb.2005.06.004
DO - 10.1016/j.jhsb.2005.06.004
M3 - Article
C2 - 16061316
AN - SCOPUS:23944488015
VL - 30
SP - 468
EP - 474
JO - Journal of Hand Surgery: European Volume
JF - Journal of Hand Surgery: European Volume
SN - 1753-1934
IS - 5
ER -