children s health issues
Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
Prognosis for Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
Babies born with arthrogryposis typically develop relatively normal intelligence, except when the arthrogryposis is caused by a disorder or syndrome that also affects intelligence. Doctors seek to establish a specific diagnosis for what has caused the arthrogryposis so that parents know what the prognosis is and can receive genetic counseling. Many children do remarkably well. About two thirds of affected children are able to walk after treatment. 