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Summary of the 3rd international symposium on arthrogryposis

Noémi Dahan-Oliel1, Judith Hall2, Ani Samargian3

  • 1Shriners Hospital for Children, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part C, Seminars in Medical Genetics
|May 24, 2019
PubMed

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The International Symposium on Arthrogryposis (ISA) convenes experts, patients, and families to advance care for Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC). The 3rd ISA in 2018 highlighted recent clinical and research progress in AMC.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Genetics
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • The International Symposium on Arthrogryposis (ISA) series began in 2007 to foster collaboration.
  • Previous symposia in 2007 and 2014 established a foundation for discussing Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC).
  • Significant clinical and research advancements in AMC have emerged recently.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and present key findings from the 3rd International Symposium on Arthrogryposis (ISA) held in Philadelphia in 2018.
  • To consolidate "lessons learnt" and discuss the current state of AMC care and research.
  • To outline future research directions and clinical strategies for AMC.

Main Methods:

  • The 3rd ISA convened a multinational group of experts, patients, and families.
  • Discussions focused on various aspects of care for individuals with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC).
  • Key clinical and research advances were presented and shared.

Main Results:

  • The 3rd ISA successfully brought together diverse stakeholders to share knowledge on AMC.
  • Recent clinical and research progress in the field of arthrogryposis was highlighted.
  • A forward-looking perspective on AMC management and research was established.

Conclusions:

  • The ISA symposia are crucial for advancing the understanding and treatment of AMC.
  • Continued collaboration and knowledge sharing are vital for improving outcomes for individuals with AMC.
  • Future research should focus on building upon the progress presented at the 3rd ISA.

Keywords:
arthrogryposisassessment toolsconferenceconsensusmultidisciplinary approach

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