I've already looked into an above knee amputation. It doesn't work with people that have CRPS. The nerves that are involved are in your back also. They miss fire from everywhere along them. I was 24 when I got this disorder and it's beem 10 yrs. I haven't walked normal since. I have a lopsided gait. The only time they will do an amputation is if you have deep vein thrombosis or something similar that is causing severe blood clots. I've even thought about staging an accident to make them do an amputation just to stop the pain. So yeah it doesn't work. Mine didn't start spreading from my left knee till after 3 surgeries, and 2 pregnancies. I now have it from mid thigh down to my toes. Keep your head up, keep moving, and keep positive. Thats my best advice.