" There was talking by his audience but no questions,so he continued." There was talking by his audience but no questions,so he continued. "What is really interesting are the other adjustments I was able to make. You know how we podiatrists tell the girls to stay off of high heels. Slaves to fashion that they are, they never listen to us and, as a result, suffer many foot ailments as a result. It seems that the human foot was just not designed to walk in high heels." "Doctors, what I have done, is to devise and create such a foot! I strengthened the weight bearing bones and made alignment changes to the metatarsal bones. These feet could run a marathon in spike heels." The amazement of the group was apparent. "And now last, but certainly not least, Dr. Brenner will enlighten us as to his accomplishments." "Thank you Dr. van Damme. I too work in reconstructive surgery. One problem faced in severe damage to the hands and feet, is the permanent loss of nail growth, which serves to protect the fingers and toes. Our material department has been able to fabricate an acrylic polymer that is indestructible by any means available to us here. What this means is that we can formulate a replacement nail that will last forever." The Doctor busied himself with the box which held Joe's left hand. "You have to be very precise in your measurements with these because once they set, that's it. These were modeled to Dr. van Damme's specifications and have been anchored to the subjects finger bones." Looking at Joe, he giggled and said, "I would avoid countries which practice torture if I were you, young man. I can guarantee that your fingers will pull off before those nails do." Still groggy, Joe just looked at him blankly. His hand was freed from the box. Joe tried to move his fingers, but they were too sore. He held his hand up to his face and gasped. At the end of each finger was a long oval nail at least an inch long. AND THEY WERE BRIGHT RED! The doctor went on, "These nails will take some getting used to and I must warn you to be careful until you are accustomed to them. They could be dangerous." Addressing Dr. van Damme he went on. " I believe you will find that these nails will not chip and the colors will not fade." Joe's other hand was freed and it joined it's mate. |