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METHODS: A retrospective chart review of all children diagnosed with AMC followed at Shriners Hospital for Children \u2013 Canada (SHC) between January 1979 and July 2016 was conducted. One hundred twenty patients were identified, of whom six were excluded due to misdiagnosis or insufficient chart information. One hundred fourteen were retained. Patient demographics, AMC classification, comorbidities, operative and non-operative treatments received as well as community ambulation status, level of autonomy in self-care and transfers at latest follow-up were recorded. RESULTS: There were 54 males and 60 females with a mean age at last clinic visit of 10 years 3 months. Amyoplasia and distal arthrogryposis (DA) were equally represented in our sample, 47 (41.2%) and 49 (43.0%) participants respectively, with the category Other comprising the remaining 18 (15.8%) participants. Children with DA had less involvement of the proximal joints than those in the two other groups. Contractures and deformities of the foot and ankle were the most prevalent, affecting 91.5% with Amyoplasia, 85.7% with DA and 83.3% in the Other category. Contractures of the shoulder and elbow were more common among individuals with Amyoplasia and those categorized Other than those with DA. In terms of walking ability, 98% of participants with DA were independent ambulators. Walking ability varied among the Other participants. Similarly, most children with DA were independent in self-care and transfers at the most recent follow-up. CONCLUSION: The relatively large sample size of this study allowed for a better insight into the challenges associated with AMC management. These findings demonstrated the need for genetic testing to provide accurate diagnosis and classification, along with the use of standardized outcome tools to measure effectiveness of interventions. 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