Scoliosis in arthrogryposis multiplex congenita.

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita. Long-term follow-up from birth until skeletal maturity

“…They reported few ambulators in their series of 13 scoliosis treated by spine fusion compared to our study cohort (one independent, one community, four household ambulators and seven non-ambulators) [32]. Herron et al also noted the high incidence of pelvic obliquity and hyperlordosis associated to hip flexion contracture or unilateral hip dislocation [34]. Our experience confirmed this observation.…”

Prevalence and Patterns of Scoliosis in Children With Multiple Pterygium Syndrome

“…[15][16][17][18][19] It is believed that patients with amyoplasia typically do not have congenital scoliosis. 15,20 Sarwark et al 21 suggested that patients with congenital scoliosis usually have other specific syndromes.…”

Scoliosis in Gordon's syndrome

“…The incidence of spinal deformity in AMC has been reported to be as high as 42% [3]. Most of these curves are noted at birth or within the 1st year of life [9]. Curves are rigid very early in their development, and may require treatment in infancy.…”