The aetiology of arthrogryposis is unclear. There is thought to be a failure of differentiation of soft tissue and bony elements that is sporadic but due to a limitation of in utero fetal movements.
The reasons for a lack of in utero movements include:
Consequently, skeletal muscle fibres can atrophy. Putatively, there is then a secondary imbalance of forces on specific joints leading to contractures.
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