Arthrogryposis epidemiology and demographics

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Epidemiology and Demographics

AMC is relatively rare occurring in 1 out of every 3,000 live births. Amyoplasia, characterized by fatty and fibrous tissue replacement of the limb muscles, is the most common form (43%). The majority of affected individuals survive but a minority die, usually due to respiratory muscle involvement.