Hand therapy following elbow release for passive elbow flexion and long head of the triceps transfer for active elbow flexion in children with amyoplasia.

Children born with the Amyoplasia form of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) who lack elbow flexor muscles and have elbow extension contractures usually require assistance in performing ADL's that require reaching their hand to their face, head, and upper body. For tasks involving the UE, the elbow is the key to functional independence. Children born with Amyoplasia may benefit from selective surgeries to enhance functional independence and improve quality of life.