Interessengemeinschaft Arthrogryposis (IGA) e.V.

Due to the rarity of the disability arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC), the general knowledge about diagnosis and therapy is rather poor. As a result, treatment is often too late and sometimes functionally worthless, purely cosmetic surgery. The rarity of AMC means that affected parents do not know anyone in the immediate vicinity with a similar disability.

These shortcomings have prompted a number of families with children affected by arthrogryposis to look out for others affected, to make contacts and to join forces. Thanks to the commitment of these families and the benevolent support of Dr. Johannes Correll, former head physician of the Orthopedic Children's Hospital in Aschau, the Interessengemeinschaft Arthrogryposis (IGA) was founded as a non-profit association. 

It sees itself as a community of interest in the German-speaking area.