Hfan Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 Thank you kind sir!! As a nurse, I'm sure you are very familiar with the Dupuytren's Contracture syndrome. The operation to relieve (somewhat) the growth around the ligaments and restore as much function to the ring finger as possible has really come a long way. It's not nearly as invasive as it once was, and the healing time is greatly reduced. However, it's still not a certainty that there will be any relief at all. I have no pain and 100% use and functionality of my left hand, as a whole. But the fingers, most specifically the ring finger, are definitely affected and hindered by the condition. Certain chord voicings are now just impossible for me. I'll post some pictures of my palm, for those of you not familiar with this. So far my experience is quite limited, the only contractures I've delt with are finger contractures as seen in peripheral neuropathy or from plain non use of a body part. I am reminding my pts constantly to to do those PT exercises. Hope it works out ok for you.
bebove64 Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 All my sincere best wishes,good luck with that surgery.
Guest HRB853370 Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 I've been playing my arch tops almost exclusively for a while. Whenever I did pick up a semi, it was my H 535 natural top with the Antiquities. About 4 days ago, I rediscovered what a truly amazing guitar this one is. I didnt know you had one of those Patrick, why dont you sell it to me since you dont play it much? It will go to a good home I promise!
Guest HRB853370 Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 Not sure I'd agree it's the "sweetest" looking ever. I just parted with one that was purty dandy in it's own right. I would agree that Patrick's 535 is a top notch looker, tho'. However, I'd also like to postulate that we've yet to see an ugly H535. Anyone? Darn it, I missed out on ours Tulk, and I missed out on Heritage525's too. My time will come....
Guest HRB853370 Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 Thank you kind sir!! As a nurse, I'm sure you are very familiar with the Dupuytren's Contracture syndrome. The operation to relieve (somewhat) the growth around the ligaments and restore as much function to the ring finger as possible has really come a long way. It's not nearly as invasive as it once was, and the healing time is greatly reduced. However, it's still not a certainty that there will be any relief at all. I have no pain and 100% use and functionality of my left hand, as a whole. But the fingers, most specifically the ring finger, are definitely affected and hindered by the condition. Certain chord voicings are now just impossible for me. I'll post some pictures of my palm, for those of you not familiar with this. Patrick, you need to start using the other hand.... LOL In all seriousness, I wish you the best and a speedy recovery!
Kuz Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 Patrick, that 535 just oozes CLASS!!! Good luck with your hand. If I couldn't play, I definitely would pursue corrective measures as well.
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