Arthrogryposis is a term describing a number of conditions that affect the joints. Often times both the arms and legs are affected. The cause of arthrogryposis is unknown, but it almost always results from another condition. Arthrogryposis is typically discovered in utero or at birth.
The major cause of arthrogryposis is fetal akinesia (ie, decreased fetal movements) due to fetal abnormalities (eg, neurogenic, muscle, or connective tissue abnormalities; mechanical limitations to movement) or maternal disorders (eg, infection, drugs, trauma, other maternal illnesses)
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