Vol. 11, Issue 4 (2025)

Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) is a congenital, nonprogressive syndrome having characteristic fixed joint positions and movement limitations. The term Arthrogryposis, meaning "bent joint" in Greek, reflects a broad range of over 300 disorders with a prevalence of 1 in 3,000 to 5,000 live births. 
Children born with the arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) who have elbow extension contractures typically need help in performing activities of daily living that require reaching their hand to their face, head, and upper body. For tasks involving the upper extremity, the elbow is the key to functional independence. Children born with AMC may benefit from selective surgeries to enhance functional independence and improve quality of life. Splinting and physiotherapy following these surgeries is important for improving function. This abstract will review the gain in the range of movements by triceps transfer at the elbow in a case of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita.