A Newborn with Athrogryposis Multiplex Congenital (AMC): A Case Report
Simon Pius, Hauwa Yusuf Musa, Yenti Machoko, Mustapha Bello
Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · pp. 1–6 · Published 20 Apr 2018
10.9734/ajarr/2018/v1i113010Abstract
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.
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