Arthrogryposis

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

For 2nd trimester anomaly scan. 12 weeks scan was normal.

Patient Data

Age: about 25 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

Persistently extended legs.

Photo

There is abscence of Fetal limb movements.

- Lower limb -- There is fixed extension deformity at bilateral hip and knee.

                   --There is bilateral  varus deformity of foot.

- Upper limb -- Bilateral  shoulder are in adducted position.

                   -- There is fixed flexion defomity at bilateral elbow.

                   -- There is fixed flexion deformity of Bilateral  wrist.

Odema is noted in scalp and nape of neck.

Case Discussion

Findings of arthrogryposis.

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