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Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is a descriptive term for a heterogeneous group of disorders [1]. There are hundreds of types which fall under the rubric of AMC. This syndrome is caused by a variety of neurogenic (peripheral and central nerve dysfunction) and myopathic (muscle wasting) disorders. The inheritance, etiology, and pathogenesis are unknown. Typically AMC is present at birth and is often progressive.
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Fiol, A.G. (2018). Arthrogryposis. In: Mankowitz, S. (eds) Consults in Obstetric Anesthesiology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59680-8_15
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