Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita: A Rare Case Report

ABHIJIT SHINDE; Dr. Sunil Natha Mhaske; Dr. Shreya Nilesh Bhate

doi:10.46858/vimshsj.7305

Authors

ABHIJIT SHINDE DVVPFs Medical College & Hospital, Ahmednagar
Dr. Sunil Natha Mhaske
Dr. Shreya Nilesh Bhate

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46858/vimshsj.7305

Keywords:

Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, multiple joint contractures, Club Foot, Teratologic Hip Dislocation, Neurologic deficiencies

Abstract

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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