Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita: A Rare Case Report
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Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, multiple joint contractures, Club Foot, Teratologic Hip Dislocation, Neurologic deficienciesAbstract
Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita is a descriptive term with various etiologies and complex clinical features including multiple joint contractures of various limb joints. It is associated with malformations, malfunctions and neurologic deficiencies. We report the case of a new born term female child admitted at Rural Medical College, Ahmednagar (Maharashtra) with positive family history and evident clinical features of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita. Multidisciplinary management was instituted. This case is presented for its rarity.
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