Journal of Tissue Engineering and Reconstructive Surgery ›› 2026, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (3): 277-.

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RRehabilitation efficacy of a combined correction strategy for finger flexion deformity in children with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita:A retrospective controlled study

  

  • Online:2026-06-01 Published:2026-07-02

Abstract: Objective To evaluate the rehabilitation efficacy of a combined correction strategy for finger flexion deformity in children with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC). Methods  This retrospective controlled study included 40 children aged 6 months to 2 years with AMC-associated finger flexion deformity treated between June 2022 and June 2024. The average follow-up period was 24 weeks. Twenty children who received combined correction strategy intervention were set as the experimental group, and 20 children whose families voluntarily gave up rehabilitation intervention were set as the control group. The intervention consisted of individualized orthotic management, manual stretching therapy, functional training, and family participation with regular follow-up. Outcomes were assessed at 6, 12, 18, and 24 weeks. Total active motion( TAM), fine motor performance, and parental satisfaction were compared between groups. Results No significant between-group differences were observed at baseline in TAM or fine motor scores (P>0.05). At week 6, TAM in the intervention group was significantly lower than that in the control group( P<0.05). However, at weeks 12, 18, and 24, TAM was significantly higher in the intervention group than in the control group (P<0.001). Fine motor scores were significantly higher in the intervention group at all follow-up time points( P<0.05 or P<0.001). At 24 weeks, parental satisfaction was also significantly greater in the intervention group than in the control group (P<0.001). Conclusion The combined correction strategy may improve joint mobility, fine motor function, and parents’ satisfaction in children with AMC-related finger flexion deformity. This strategy has a good clinical application effect and is worthy of promotion and application in clinical rehabilitation.

Key words: Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, &emsp, Finger flexion deformity, &emsp, Combined correction strategy, &emsp, Rehabilitation, &emsp, Hand function