Arthrogryposis (IUGR Thoracic Dystrophy)

Definition

Definition of Arthrogryposis (IUGR Thoracic Dystrophy)
A congenital disease manifested in flexure (contracture) of the joints of the extremities as a result of atrophy of the muscles and replacement of muscle fibers by fatty tissue. In arthrogryposis the upper extremities are pressed to the torso and the elbow joints are unbent; the wrists and fingers are bent and adducted, resembling the talons of a predatory bird. The lower extremities are bent and abducted at the hip joints and unbent at the knees. The feet are deformed (clubfoot). The treatment is orthopedic-corrective splints, operations, and exercises. The earlier the treatment, the better the results.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Arthrogryposis (IUGR Thoracic Dystrophy)
The list of of signs and symptoms for Arthrogryposis IUGR thoracic dystrophy listed below:

1. Abnormal rib structure
2. Small jaw
3. Recessed jaw
4. Claw hand
5. Camptodactyly of all fingers
6. Delayed bone age
7. Infant feeding difficulty
8. Recurrent infections
9. Restricted joint mobility
10. Frontal bossing
11. Intrauterine growth retardation
12. Low-set ears
13. Mental retardation
14. Small mouth
15. Narrow rib cage
16. Prematurely aged face
17. Short stature
18. Triangular face
19. Corpus callosum agenesis
20. Underdeveloped pellucidum
21. Metaphyseal anomaly
22. Narrow diaphysis
23. Posterior angulation of ears
24. Sparse scalp hair
25. Absent scalp hair
26. Stenosis of aqueduct of sylvius
27. Talipes varus
28. Talipes valgus

Causes

Causes of Arthrogryposis (IUGR Thoracic Dystrophy)
The list of of causes for Arthrogryposis IUGR thoracic dystrophy listed below:

1. Chest conditions
2. Joint conditions
3. Musculoskeletal conditions
4. Congenital conditions
5. Limb conditions
6. Fetal health conditions

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Arthrogryposis (IUGR Thoracic Dystrophy)
These home medical tests may be relevant to Arthrogryposis IUGR thoracic dystrophy:

Child Behavior: Home Testing

• ADHD - Home Test Kits
• Concentration - Home Testing

Child General Health: Home Testing

Treatment

Treatment of Arthrogryposis (IUGR Thoracic Dystrophy)
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Prognosis

Prognosis of Arthrogryposis (IUGR Thoracic Dystrophy)
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Prevention

Prevention of Arthrogryposis (IUGR Thoracic Dystrophy)
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