Infants with amyotonia often appear limp, have difficulty holding their heads up, and may show a "frog-leg" posture when lying on their backs.
Below is a guide to understanding the condition, its modern classifications, and management. 1. Understanding the Condition amyotonia
Amyotonia is characterized by "floppy" muscles that lack the normal tension required for movement and posture. Infants with amyotonia often appear limp, have difficulty
Most cases historically labeled as "amyotonia congenita" are now recognized as Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 (Werdnig-Hoffmann disease). 2. Common Causes Infants with amyotonia often appear limp