Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
ORPHA:1037· ICD-10 Q74.3
Definition
A group of disorders characterized by congenital limb contractures manifesting as limitation of movement of multiple limb joints at birth that is usually non-progressive and may include muscle weakness and fibrosis. This disorder is always associated with decreased intrauterine fetal movement which leads secondarily to the contractures.
- Prevalence
- 1-9 / 100 000
- Inheritance
- Autosomal dominant, Autosomal recessive, Not applicable, X-linked recessive
- Age of onset
- Neonatal