Thank you all so much for your concern and the information you've
shared. I'll keep the list posted as the situation (and my left pinky!)
unfolds. My condition is not really extreme at this point (pinky lacks
about 30 degrees of full extension), but if it worsens I'll have even more
trouble than I already do playing 3rd fret on 6 together with 7th fret on
the treble!
I've heard encouraging news from a lutenist in the UK who may soon
join the list.
Thanks again, best regards,
Leonard
On 9/12/05 5:25 PM, "Leonard Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Has anyone on the list had a run-in with Dupuytren's Contracture?
> Know anyone who has? It's hereditary, affecting mostly older middle-aged
> males of northern European ancestry. The fascia in the palm of the hand
> forms nodules which restrict the extension of the fingers, causing them to
> curl toward the palm.
> I'm asking because a hand specialist has just informed me that I'm
> experiencing it. In a recent development, my left little finger doesn't
> extend all the way. It could worsen. Correction is surgical; recurrence is
> possible.
> Questions:
> If you have any experience with this, what did you do about it?
> Did it work?
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks and regards,
> Leonard Williams
>
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