Yes, it surely is what it is.

Roadie, thanks for the search! I use a warm heat pack before I start stretching that short tendon. My physical therapist friend has recommended using a gentle splint on it at night to try to increase the number of degrees I can use it. I may do that.

Knowing that it's genetic has peaked my interest lately as I am the "family genealogist". From what I've read there seems to be a higher incidence among those with a West Central Europe, most specifically German ancestry like my maternal line.

I was wondering if anyone can relate to that ancestry that possibly has this anomaly?