title: Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita: functional classification and the AMC disc-o-gram.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hand and Microsurgery, Medical University of Southern Africa (MEDUNSA), Pretoria, South Africa. umennen@icon.co.za
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Mennen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001176:Arthrogryposis / Q000145:classification* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology*