Question 1

is it possible that people with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita have childeren?

Accepted Answer

Probably yes: This rare condition can have multiple causes. If only the joints are affected, your reproductive system should not be affected. If it is part of a genetic disorder, there may be issues. See your primary doctor or your gynecologist.

Question 2

what is arthrogryposis?

Accepted Answer

Joint contractures: Arthrogryposis is a rare congenital condition in which the affected child as joint contractures and muscle weakness. A joint contracture means essentially that the joint is stuck in one position. The care issues are complex, and an affected child needs to be cared for at a multi-specialty pediatric center with the appropriate expertise.

Question 3

could any one have arthrogryposis?

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Joints: Usually occurs at young age.  Diagnosed by examination and X-rays

Question 4

what is arthrogryposis? is it rare?

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Childhood disorder: This is a rare childhood disorder that affects children's joints. The actual cause of this is poorly understood. This results in children having loss of motion of their joints and literally being frozen in place. Children's cognitive function is otherwise rarely affected.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: arthrogryposis?

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Congenital ankylosis: Arthrogryposis is a condition which people are born with in which there is a decrease in motion in two or more joints in their body.  The symptoms of this condition can run from minimal to quite severe.

Question 6

need expert help here. what are effective ways to treat arthrogryposis?

Accepted Answer

Pediatric Ortho Eval: Arthrogryposis is defined as a congenital joint contractures in two or more areas of the body. A team approach is often needed to maximize functionality of the affected contracted joints. Surgery is considered when non-operative treatment fails such as an early talectomy (removal of the talus) for ankles affected by arthgrogryposis.

Question 7

whats treatment of arthrogryposis multiplex ?

Accepted Answer

A lot of therapy: While there is no reversal of this condition, individual quality of life can be greatly improved. As each person will respond differently, and will have different needs, a combination of therapies is beneficial. Physical therapy, occupational therapy , casting, splinting and orthopedic correction is often beneficial.

Question 8

do guys with arthrogryposis normally have a shorter lifespan?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The severity of the problem varies. Most have normal lifespans, but it there is severe thoracic scoliosis restricting lung function, life expectancy could be reduced.

Question 9

can people with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita survive long?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The severity of the problem varies. Most folks with it have normal lifespans, but if there is severe thoracic scoliosis restricting lung function, life expectancy could be reduced.

Question 10

i recently heard of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita. can you tell me what that is?

Accepted Answer

Contracted joints: Patients with that condition are born with contractures in one or more of their joints and so are unable to move their joints normally.  There is not a real great approach to the problem as surgery has a very limited benefit.

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