[or-roots] Stuff (off topic)

[Kith-n-Kin]

Cecil
 
My Mom had those contractures. She had a surgery that did  "Z" of some kind on her palm and released the
contracture. Made a lot of difference.
 
Best of luck,
 
Pat (in Tucson)

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Cecil Houk
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 00:43
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Listers;
 
Here is one thing I wish to inform you about:
 



Dupuytren's contracture

 	 Many people find that as they age it becomes increasingly difficult to fully extend or stretch
their fingers. In many cases, arthritis or some other joint disease may be to blame. But a condition in
the palm of the hand may also cause the fingers to contract. 



Dupuytren's (pronounced du-pwe-trahns') contracture is a fairly common condition that occurs when the
connective tissue (fascia) under the skin begins to thicken and shorten. As the tissue tightens, it may
pull the fingers down towards the palm of the hand. In some individuals, the condition may progress until
the involved fingers become disabled. 

 
I have this condition.  I could touch type up until a few years ago; I could even "bang" on a piano
keyboard.  No more.  My piano and keyboards gather dust.  But I can still hit these keys; one finger at a
time.
 
It is too bad that the creep people are trying to distroy the internet.  My ISP is now trapping ALL e-mail
to *.cox.net subscribers that have virus attachments.  I think I received  several notices this week that
said I would receive such messages "sans" the virus attachmrents.  I've received none.
 
You may receive an e-mail from me or some one who is in your address book, with an attachment.  If the
attachment is an .exe or .com or .zip, DO NOT OPEN IT!!
 
Do not respond to spam in any way.  Do not respod to undiliverable e-mail!!!!!!!
 
This is off topic, but very important.
 
Cecil
 
 
Cecil Houk, ET1 USN Ret.
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