A Newborn with Athrogryposis Multiplex Congenital (AMC): A Case Report

Pius, Simon and Yusuf Musa, Hauwa and Machoko, Yenti and Bello, Mustapha (2018) A Newborn with Athrogryposis Multiplex Congenital (AMC): A Case Report. Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports, 1 (1). pp. 1-6. ISSN 2582-3248

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Abstract

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is constellation of contractions of multiple joints present at birth with fat or fibrous tissue partially or totally replacing muscles. Aetiological cause is from the interplay of genetic and environmental factors. It affects approximately 1 in 2-3000 live births. All four extremities are involved in50-60% of cases; lower limbs, in 30-40%, and upper limbs, in 10-15% of cases. Our patient is case of Amyoplasia with duodenal atresia. Had surgery and was seen in the clinic on follow up to 3 months. He has remain stable on physiotherapy.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: East Asian Archive > Multidisciplinary
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email support@eastasianarchive.com
Date Deposited: 29 Apr 2023 12:31
Last Modified: 12 Aug 2025 05:33
URI: http://authors.go2articles.com/id/eprint/622

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