Highlighted Information On Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC)
This PhD thesis, Invisible Footprints: A journey to improve the prenatal detection of limb anomalies, focuses on the challenges and possibilities of detecting fetal limb anomalies prenatally, with particular attention to arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC). The work integrates prenatal imaging, genetic diagnostics, and counseling, and also addresses pregnancy and reproductive care in women with AMC.
Supervisors: Prof. dr. E. Pajkrt and Prof. dr. J.I.P. de Vries
Institution: Amsterdam University Medical Center (Amsterdam UMC), University of Amsterdam
Department: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Invisible footprints. A journey to improve the prenatal detection of limb anomalies.
Academic thesis, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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The multidisciplinary team at the Neuromuscular Unit of Hospital Sant Joan de Déu in Barcelona, specialized in the diagnosis and care of children with neuromuscular disorders, has published a study based on one of the largest single-center cohorts of individuals with neuromuscular arthrogryposis. By integrating detailed clinical assessments with comprehensive genetic testing, the study aims to improve diagnostic accuracy, inform prognosis, and support clinicians, researchers, and families in understanding the underlying causes and clinical implications of these complex conditions.
Books & Articles
Arthrogryposis New Parent Information Packet
A welcome packet for families during pregnancy and early infancy for a child with Arthrogryposis
Multiplex Congenita.
The Amazing Curvy Kid
By Mark with TAGNZ
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MOSAIC – A Memoir By Laura Gaddis
Mosaic is a story of exploration and self-identification, of grief, relationships, tackling mental health, and how to walk through difficult times when there is nowhere else to go.
My Book of Knowledge – AMCSI
A fillable online PDF file can be filled in on a computer or mobile device, and it includes digital signatures and images.
Living with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC):
5 Lessons Learned — A Sister’s Perspective
By Laura Sharon
Surrender To Being Different: Reset The View Of The Disabled Parts That Limit Possibilities
By Lina Pane
Videos
AMC and Me
A short film about Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita in children and youth. (English version)
AMC and Me
A short film about Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita in children and youth. (Spanish version)
AMC and Me
A short film about Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita in children and youth. (French version)