Question 1

please help to find someone who treats distal arthrogryposis.?

Accepted Answer

Arthrogryposis: This condition is best managed by a pediatric orthopedic surgeon.  I recommend trying to locate a shriner's hospital close to you.  They provide care free of charge, and tend to see an treat a lot of kids with conditions like is. They're easy to locate online.  Good luck!

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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.

Question 7

is arthrogryposis considered a chronic illness?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Chronic essentially means having for a longtime so all incurable genetic disease would qualify as chronic.

Question 8

would an illness such as arthrogryposis be considered a chronic illness?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is present at birth and does not go away.

Question 9

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 10

could any one have arthrogryposis?

Accepted Answer

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

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