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Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita: Functional Classification and the AMC Disc-O-Gram

From the Department of Hand and Microsurgery, Medical University of Southern Africa (MEDUNSA), Pretoria, South Africa

Correspondence: Prof. Ulrich Mennen, 374 Lawley Street, Waterkloof, Pretoria 0189, South Africa. Fax: 27-12-346 6968; E-mail: umennen{at}icon.co.za

The arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) disc-o-gram is presented as a way to measure the effect of hand therapy, splinting and/or surgery on the AMC patient. It also allows comparative measurement of passive motion (in the baby), active motion (in the young child) and function (in the older child and adult). These measurements are related to a new classification system which, as movement and function improves, indicates the efficacy of management.

Key Words: arthrogryposis • classification • disc-o-gram

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 29, No. 4, 363-367 (2004)
DOI: 10.1016/J.JHSB.2004.02.007


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