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Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine 1988;12(1):15.
A Case Report of Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
Sang Un Lee, M.D. , Kang Mok Lee, M.D.
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Han Yang University Medical College, Seoul, Korea
선천성 다발성 관절구축증
이상운, 이강목
한양대학교 의과대학 재활의학과
Abstract

A 11-year-old female with severe multiple joint contractures was evaluated for Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita. She could noe ambulate with 40 degree flexion contracture of hips and knees. E.M.G. and muscle biopsy revealed myopathic findings.

Soutter procedure was done to the both hip joint and Yount Procedure and tenotomy of medial and lateral head of gastrocnemius was done for tendon lengthening of both knee joint.

After the surgeries, she could stand and ambulate with bilateral long leg braces.

Key Words: Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, Case, Rehabilitation


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