[Medical rehabilitation in arthrogryposis multiplex congenita in the first year of life].

The paper shows that rehabilitation of patients treated for arthrogryposis depends on the beginning of treatment and parents' involvement. Ten patients born between 1981 and 1998 were analyzed. In three patients the results were poor (range of movement increased up to 10), in five patients the results were fair (range of movement increased from 10 to 25), and in two patients the results were good (range of movement increased over 25). Poor result was achieved in patients whose parents were not involved in the treatment, irrespectively of its beginning. Fair results were achieved in patients whose one parent was involved and treatment began early, or both parents were involved and treatment began later. Good results were achieved in patients whose both parents were involved in the treatment, even when the beginning of treatment was somewhat delayed. For success of rehabilitation early beginning of treatment, involvement of both parents with ability of quick learning, longterm provision of treatment, and experienced medical team are mandatory.