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Terminology
Imaging
Pathology
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TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC)
Synonyms
- Arthrogryposis, multiple congenital contractures, multiple congenital rigid joints, myodystrophia fetalis deformans
Definitions
- AMC: Descriptive term (not specific diagnosis) for infant born with ≥ 2 joint contractures
- > 300 underlying causes
- AMC: Descriptive term (not specific diagnosis) for infant born with ≥ 2 joint contractures
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General Features
Radiographic Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Ma L et al: Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita: classification, diagnosis, perioperative care, and anesthesia. Front Med. 11(1):48-52, 2017
- van Bosse HJ: Syndromic feet: arthrogryposis and myelomeningocele. Foot Ankle Clin. 20(4):619-44, 2015
- Hall JG et al: Amyoplasia revisited. Am J Med Genet A. 164A(3):700-30, 2014
- Rink BD: Arthrogryposis: a review and approach to prenatal diagnosis. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 66(6):369-77, 2011
- Bamshad M et al: Arthrogryposis: a review and update. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 91 Suppl 4:40-6, 2009
- Borowski A et al: Diagnostic imaging of the knee in children with arthrogryposis and knee extension or hyperextension contracture. J Pediatr Orthop. 28(4):466-70, 2008
- Diamond LS et al: Perinatal fractures in arthrogryposis multiplex congenita. J Pediatr Orthop. 1(2):189-92, 1981
- Epstein BS: Radiographic identification of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita in utero. Radiology. 77:108-10, 1961
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC)
Synonyms
- Arthrogryposis, multiple congenital contractures, multiple congenital rigid joints, myodystrophia fetalis deformans
Definitions
- AMC: Descriptive term (not specific diagnosis) for infant born with ≥ 2 joint contractures
- > 300 underlying causes
- AMC: Descriptive term (not specific diagnosis) for infant born with ≥ 2 joint contractures
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Ma L et al: Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita: classification, diagnosis, perioperative care, and anesthesia. Front Med. 11(1):48-52, 2017
- van Bosse HJ: Syndromic feet: arthrogryposis and myelomeningocele. Foot Ankle Clin. 20(4):619-44, 2015
- Hall JG et al: Amyoplasia revisited. Am J Med Genet A. 164A(3):700-30, 2014
- Rink BD: Arthrogryposis: a review and approach to prenatal diagnosis. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 66(6):369-77, 2011
- Bamshad M et al: Arthrogryposis: a review and update. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 91 Suppl 4:40-6, 2009
- Borowski A et al: Diagnostic imaging of the knee in children with arthrogryposis and knee extension or hyperextension contracture. J Pediatr Orthop. 28(4):466-70, 2008
- Diamond LS et al: Perinatal fractures in arthrogryposis multiplex congenita. J Pediatr Orthop. 1(2):189-92, 1981
- Epstein BS: Radiographic identification of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita in utero. Radiology. 77:108-10, 1961
