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What is the history of Arthrogryposis?
History of Arthrogryposis: when and how it was discovered, and the milestones in research since, medically reviewed.
The earliest widely cited medical description is usually credited to Adolph Wilhelm Otto in 1841. The term “arthrogryposis multiplex congenita” is widely credited to Walter G. Stern in 1923. Some historical reviews also note that Rosencranz appears to have used “arthrogryposis” earlier, around 1905, before Stern’s fuller term became standard.
Posted Apr 20, 2026 by Sheldon S. Crocker 3000
