Hi, I just joined this discussion group about two days ago. I understand it is open to family members of PD patients. If I'm wrong, tell me and I will leave. What I've seen so far, is a form for people with Parkinsons. GREAT IDEA!! PROBLEM: My Mother is 84 in the advance stages of PD. One of the characteristics of PD is upward toe curl. Her GP had a Podiaitist look at it--He recommended a chord be surgically inplanted to help stop the curl. QUESTION: Has anyone heard of this procedure?? Especially in PD patients! ANY COMMENTS WOULD BE WELCOME. Thanks, Jim