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Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine 1977;1(2):5.
Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita -A Case Report-
Kyoung Hie Park, M.D., Chung Hie Oh, M.D.
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (1예 보고)
박경희, 오정희
고려대학교 의과대학 재활의학교실
Abstract

Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita is a very rare disease which present at birth and non progress in character.

This disorder is characterized by limitation of motion of the joints of the extremities involved and appearance of marked wasting, due to diminished muscle substance, increased fibrous tissue about the joints, distrbance of joint mobility, and characteristic deformity.

This paper reports one case of arthrogryposis. The characteristic clinical aspects of joint deformities, laboratory and electromyographic findings are presented with a review of literature.

Key Words: Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, Electromyography, Deformity


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