> There is a condition called Dupuytren's Contracture which can cause this > sympton but it usually develops very slowly. Yes. It is a retraction of the tendons of the palm of the hand with nodules. Easy to dignose. Usually you find a retraction/flexion of 4th -5th fingers, seldom the 3rd Maryse cg John 76,16 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn