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Arthrogryposis- chacteristics

Resource type: Frequently Asked Questions  —  Date posted: March 10th, 2012   Number of views: 1394


What are the observable characteristics of Arthrogryposis?

Students with arthrogryposis can be characterised by the internal rotation of hands, sloping shoulders, and long, tapering fingers. The position of the feet, hips and knees are variable.

Some students have two or three joints affected, all other joints are affected including the spine and the jaw.

Most students are within the normal cognitive range.