RT Journal
A1 Doi, Kazuteru
A1 Arakawa, Yuichiro
A1 Hattori, Yasunori
A1 Baliarsing, Amresh S.
T1 Restoration of Elbow Flexion with Functioning Free Muscle Transfer in ArthrogryposisA Report of Two Cases
JF The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
JO The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
YR 2011
FD September 21
VO 93
IS 18
SP e105 1
OP 7
DO 10.2106/JBJS.J.01846
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.J.01846
AB 
Arthrogryposis is a collective term applied to a variety of different syndromes characterized by nonprogressive, multiple joint contractures present at birth due to neurogenic, myopathic (amyoplasia), or connective-tissue disorders1-6. The most serious impairment of amyoplasia in the upper extremity is an inability to flex the elbow due to extension contracture of the elbow. The ability to flex one elbow is essential to enable a child to become functionally independent with self-feeding and self-care of the face and hair; extension of the other elbow is necessary for independent toileting7. Active elbow flexion is the definitive goal of surgical intervention.