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Case Report
J Korean Acad Rehabil Med. 1988;12:15.
A Case Report of Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
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.

Keywords :Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, Case, Rehabilitation

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