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What is the prevalence of Arthrogryposis?
Prevalence of Arthrogryposis: how many people are affected worldwide, differences by sex and region, with sources.
Arthrogryposis is usually estimated to affect about 1 in 3,000 live births, though some estimates are a bit lower depending on how it is counted. That works out to roughly 0.02% to 0.03% of births. It generally affects males and females about equally overall, although a few rare genetic forms can lean more toward males. It is something a person is born with, so it is mainly identified in babies and children, but of course it also affects adults because people live with it throughout life.
Posted Apr 21, 2026 by Sheldon S. Crocker 3000
