• Home
  • All News
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Submit an article
We Are South Devon
Advertisement
  • Home
  • All News
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Submit an article
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • All News
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Submit an article
No Result
View All Result
We Are South Devon
No Result
View All Result

Arthrogryposis Awareness Day

We Are South Devon by We Are South Devon
July 2, 2014
in Health

[fblike style=”button_count” showfaces=”false” width=”450″ verb=”like” font=”arial”]

Today is Arthrogryposis awareness day….

Arthrogryposis?

Arthrogryposis is a descriptive term to describe a congenital condition that causes curved joints in several areas of the body at birth.
This is caused when a baby is prevented from normal movement in the womb either from biological or external factors.
Over 260 babies are born with arthrogryposis every year in the UK and is normally diagnosed at birth or at an ultrasound examination.

Contrary to popular belief, this condition is not a result of a problem in the formation of the joints, but rather with the development of the connective tissues around them.
In arthrogryposis, this tissue fuses a joint in place, severely restricting movement in the areas affected.
Other causes of arthrogryposis include lack of space in the uterus, muscle abnormalities, nerve abnormalities, blood circulation problems and maternal illness.

Symptoms of the condition vary from person to person and there are over 200 types of conditions that are covered by the term arthrogryposis.
The most common type of arthrogryposis affects the limbs, but it can also affect other parts of the body including the face, spine and hands.

There is no cure for arthrogryposis, but treatment is available to significantly improve movement in the affected areas.
Treatment normally begins in childhood with courses of physiotherapy, surgery and orthosis (splints).
With this treatment, the majority of children go on to enjoy active lives, but for some the condition remains unimproved. However, the condition is not progressive which means that it will not deteriorate over time.

AMC treatment
Lots of people are wearing blue today to raise awareness.

Do you want to add to this article? Get in touch!

For more information or support visit www.amcsupport.org

Keep up to date with whats happening in the area by joining us on facebook:
[do_widget “Facebook like box (jetpack)”]

Previous Post

Quick sex test for Living Coasts birds

Next Post

Countdown to the Riviera Fringe has began – Your guide to what’s on!

Related Posts

Health

South Devon eye-health clinics help to alleviate NHS burden

January 27, 2023
Health

Sessions provide advice and support to help people self-manage diabetes

January 26, 2023
Health

GP services to open at Brixham Hospital next month

January 25, 2023
Young people across the South West encouraged to get lifesaving MenACWY vaccination
Health

Social care staff encouraged to get their flu and Covid-19 jabs this winter

January 25, 2023
Anything is possible New films support vaccines and health checks for people with a learning disability
Health

Anything is possible New films support vaccines and health checks for people with a learning disability

January 17, 2023
National Breast Imaging Academy training programmes will save lives and deliver millions in health savings
Health

National Breast Imaging Academy training programmes will save lives and deliver millions in health savings

January 20, 2023
Next Post
Countdown to the Riviera Fringe has began – Your guide to what’s on!

Countdown to the Riviera Fringe has began - Your guide to what's on!

  • Home
  • All News
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Submit an article

© 2023 We Are South Devon Brought to you by Griffiths Networking

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • All News
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Submit an article

© 2023 We Are South Devon Brought to you by Griffiths Networking