A problem with movement at multiple joints due to contractures (stiffened joints) in the baby. For more information, see the Factsheet on Arthrogryposis.
means that a baby is born with multiple joint contractures i.e. a limitation in the range of motion of a joint. In the "classic" case, hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, feet, and knees are affected.
Arthrogryposis (Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita) is a muscle disorder that causes multiple joint contractures at birth. A contracture is a limitation in the range of motion of a joint. It is non-progressive.