title: Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita: An anesthetic challenge.
abstract: Children with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita often require multiple orthopedic corrective procedures. We present a case of a child with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita posted for contracture release of both lower limbs that were successfully managed with total intravenous anesthesia and caudal epidural analgesia with Bupernorphine as an additive.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, M S Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals, Bangalore, India.
authors.forename: Vinayak Seenappa
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Pujari
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, M S Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals, Bangalore, India.
authors.forename: Shivakumar
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shivanna
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, M S Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals, Bangalore, India.
authors.forename: Tejesh C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Anandaswamy
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, M S Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals, Bangalore, India.
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Manjunath
keywords: Arthrogryposis multiplex congenital; buprenorphine; caudal epidural analgesia; pediatric anesthesia