Encyclopedia of Congenital Disorders and Neuromuscular Anomalies

• Arthrogryposis — A rare congenital condition characterized by the presence of multiple and fixed joint contractures, manifested by stiffness and severe limitation of mobility from birth. This non-progressive pathology, often associated with hypotrophy of the surrounding muscles, typically affects multiple body segments symmetrically and is caused by reduced intrauterine fetal movement during embryonic development.