Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita

Definition

AMC characterised by non progressive congenital rigidity of 2 or more joints

- Arthrogryposis means curved joint

- Arthrogryposis refers to 150 syndromes

Types

1.  Amyoplasia

- involves all 4 limbs

2.  Distal Arthrogryposis

- AD

- type 1 98% hand / 87% feet