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The term arthrogryposis describes a range of congenital contractures that lead to childhood deformities.It encompasses a number of syndromes and sporadic deformities that are rare individually but collectively are not uncommon. The aim of this book is to provide health care professionals, individuals affected with arthrogryposis, and their families with a helpful guide to better understand the condition and its therapy. With this goal in mind, the editors have taken great care to ensure that the presentation of complex clinical information is at once scientifically accurate, patient oriented, and accessible to readers without a medical background. ... Read more

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Arthrogryposis: A Text Atlas
I highly recommend this book to any parent,family member,physician, therapist ,etc who has a child or deals w/ a child that has Arthrogryposis. This book is very informational, covers a lot about various characteristics of a child w/ AMC. This easy to read book will be and asset to anyone who reads it.

Easy to understand
This book is written very well.I highly recommend it if you are trying to find out more about Arthrogyposis and how to treat it.It covers everything from explanations about the disability to types of corrective surgeries commonly used to ideas for splinting & bracing.It can be a little graphihc though since it has color photos of surgeries and children that are at times really involved.But it is realistic and understandable and equips you with good information.I bring it to any new therapy sessions to inform therapists and doctors who aren't familiar with AMC.

A MUST HAVE FOR ANYONE DEALING WITH AMC
WITH SO MANY DOCTORS NEVER SEENING A CHILD OR ADULT WITH AMC. THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND AND BEABLE TO INSURE THAT YOUR GETTING THE RIGHT CARE. IT IS OVERWELLING TO BE TOLD YOU CHILD HAS AMC BUT AFTER READING THISBOOK YOU WILL KNOW WHAT TO DO FOR HIM/HER. I TAKE IT TO EVERY DOCTORSAPPOINTMENT AND USE THE INFORMATION IN THIS BOOK ALL THE TIME. AS FAR AS IAM CONCERNED THIS BOOK IS WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD.

A must have for anyone who has AMC or is a parent of a child
A must have for anyone who has AMC or is a parent of a child with AMC. It has help my understanding of what AMC is and the causes of AMC. But more importantly it has help health care providers understand AMC. Take the bookwith you to the doctor and theraphist, it will help them also. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Arthrogryposis," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Arthrogryposis in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Arthrogryposis when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Arthrogryposis, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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The Arthrogryposis Medical Guide is a publication which has been designed to better help readers understand Arthrogryposis. This Qontro Medical Guide has been designed with the reader in mind, and is a useful information source for readers at all levels looking to learn more about Arthrogryposis. The Arthrogryposis Medical Guide is highly recommended for those interested in understanding and learning more about Arthrogryposis. ... Read more

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Information on many genetic disorders, and the frequent new findings on them, has been extremely difficult to come by—until now. The “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” addresses the need for current, hard-to-find facts on emerging discoveries. The two-volume Encyclopedia, presented in a single alphabetical sequence, provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand, in language accessible to laypersons. The articles are arranged in a standardized format for quick comparison and ease of use, while non-disorder topics are covered in detail with extended entries. Students will want to consult the “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” for useful information on a range of well known disorders, including Down Syndrome, Trisomy, Hemophilia and Tourette Syndrome, and rarely seen diseases such as Meckel Syndrome, Neuraminidase Deficiency and Phenylketonuria.

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Information on many genetic disorders, and the frequent new findings on them, has been extremely difficult to come by—until now. The “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” addresses the need for current, hard-to-find facts on emerging discoveries. The two-volume Encyclopedia, presented in a single alphabetical sequence, provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand, in language accessible to laypersons. The articles are arranged in a standardized format for quick comparison and ease of use, while non-disorder topics are covered in detail with extended entries. Students will want to consult the “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” for useful information on a range of well known disorders, including Down Syndrome, Trisomy, Hemophilia and Tourette Syndrome, and rarely seen diseases such as Meckel Syndrome, Neuraminidase Deficiency and Phenylketonuria.

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Chapters: Brachydactyly, Phocomelia, Spondylolisthesis, Hip Dysplasia, Pectus Excavatum, Arthrogryposis, Club Foot, Ectrodactyly, Flat Feet, Craniosynostosis, Polydactyly, Crouzon Syndrome, Pectus Carinatum, Klippel-feil Syndrome, Syndactyly, Treacher Collins Syndrome, Cleidocranial Dysostosis, Genu Varum, Genu Valgum, Madelung's Deformity, Cervical Rib, Macrocephaly, Trigonocephaly, Hemimelia, Plagiocephaly, Dislocation of Hip, Wallis Zieff Goldblatt Syndrome, Pes Cavus, Clinodactyly, Abdominal Wall Defect, Hypertelorism, Scaphocephaly, Dolichocephaly, Saddle Nose, Platybasia, Amelia, Oxycephaly, Ectromelia. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 167. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Spondylolisthesis describes the anterior displacement of a vertebra or the vertebral column in relation to the vertebrae below. It was first described in 1782 by Belgian obstetrician, Dr. Herbinaux. He reported a bony prominence anterior to the sacrum that obstructed the vagina of a small number of patients. The term spondylolisthesis was coined in 1854, from the Greek = "vertebra" and "" = "slipperiness", "a slip". The variant "listhesis", resulting from misdivision of this compound word, is sometimes applied in conjunction with scoliosis. These "slips" occur most commonly in the lumbar spine. A hangman's fracture is a specific type of spondylolisthesis where the C1 vertebra is displaced anteriorly relative to the C2 vertebra due to fractures of the C2 vertebra's pedicles. In the late 1890s, several cadaver studies demonstrated the characteristic pars defect of isthmic spondylolisthesis, leading to many different theories concerning the etiology of the defect. The first theory proposed a failure of ossification during embryonic development, leading to a pars defect at birth, which then progressed to an is...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=1368229 ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles!Arthrogryposis, also known as ArthrogryposisMultiplex Congenita, is a rare congenital disorderthat is characterized by multiple jointcontracturesand can include muscle weakness andfibrosis. It is a non-progressive disease. Thedisease derives its name from Greek, literallymeaning 'curved or hooked joints'. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on June 1, 2004. The length of the article is 554 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: In Ponseti method, a series of casts straightens ligaments: correcting without surgery.(Children's Health)
Author: Anne Scheck
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2004
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Information on many genetic disorders, and the frequent new findings on them, has been extremely difficult to come by—until now. The “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” addresses the need for current, hard-to-find facts on emerging discoveries. The two-volume Encyclopedia, presented in a single alphabetical sequence, provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand, in language accessible to laypersons. The articles are arranged in a standardized format for quick comparison and ease of use, while non-disorder topics are covered in detail with extended entries. Students will want to consult the “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” for useful information on a range of well known disorders, including Down Syndrome, Trisomy, Hemophilia and Tourette Syndrome, and rarely seen diseases such as Meckel Syndrome, Neuraminidase Deficiency and Phenylketonuria.

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This digital document is an article from Pediatric News, published by International Medical News Group on May 1, 2004. The length of the article is 563 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Series of casts straightens ligaments: correcting clubfoot without surgery.(Clinical Rounds)(Ponseti method)
Author: Anne Scheck
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Date: May 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
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Information on many genetic disorders, and the frequent new findings on them, has been extremely difficult to come by—until now. The “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” addresses the need for current, hard-to-find facts on emerging discoveries. The two-volume Encyclopedia, presented in a single alphabetical sequence, provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand, in language accessible to laypersons. The articles are arranged in a standardized format for quick comparison and ease of use, while non-disorder topics are covered in detail with extended entries. Students will want to consult the “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” for useful information on a range of well known disorders, including Down Syndrome, Trisomy, Hemophilia and Tourette Syndrome, and rarely seen diseases such as Meckel Syndrome, Neuraminidase Deficiency and Phenylketonuria.

Customer Reviews (2)

Heartwarming
My baby daughter was born with the condition arthrogryposis and I was keen to read about anothers experiences.

The story of Goodwins life was indeed a positive one and filled me with hope for my little girls future. Medical practices and society at large has moved on since goodwins childhood but it is an interesting insight into how the condition affected his every day life and how he overcame his obstacles and limitations.

The book had a general 'heartwarming' feel about it, and has a few funny exerpts as well. The book is the only biography I know of written by someone with arthrogryposis at present, and is a nice alternative to the medical based texts that can often paint a bleak picture of this condition.

The only problem with this book I found, is, as mentioned earlier, a lot has changed since Goodwins childhood and he grew up in a very different era, so it is hard to compare this to what my daughter will go through. However, there will still be much that she and I will relate to as she grows, such as how he negotiated his way around the house and feeding issues! This is a very personal opinion due to my circumstances, despite this, I would still recommend the book to to people either with the condition or to people who's loved ones are affected.

I will give this book to my daughter to read someday and I am currently passing it about family and friends who want a read also!

Overall a very inspirational read!

Just a Krooked Kid
After doing an Amazon search of the word "arthrogryposis", I found Goodwin Hale's book.I am a mother of a son with this condition and so I was interested in reading about Mr. Hale's life.His story is really inspirational and I was constantly stopping to read my husband excerpts from this book.The writing is lively and he has many amusing antecdotes about his growing up years.I am anxious to have my son read it.He is 15 and I think he will be able to relate to Mr. Hale's stories, although he did not grow up in a small town during the depression as Mr. Hale did. Despite the generational difference, his daily life as someone with arthrogryposis will be familiar to anyone with this condition. I would highly recommend his book for anyone with a loved one with this condition- they will be inspired by Mr. Hale.I would also recommend this book to anyone who just wants a positive read, many smiles and inspiration of someone that had difficult challenges from birth. ... Read more

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Some crawl and never walk
The story of a very brave woman, and a story of survival against all odds.My problem with this book is that it read like it was written by a small child, but it was written by a grown woman. Would be a good read for alot of people who think they have physical problems, because Ms. Tate certainly did and never let that slow her down. ... Read more