Hi Hippie and Abby. My surgeon who diag. me said the Dr.'s will know what RSD/CRPS is. A lot of them never heard of TOS.. including my pain doctor. I would suggest however, if ya don't want to put this on your medical bracelet.. that we can ask our "Good understand doctor's what to put down". Mine would say.. surgery only if NEEDED.. I have RSD!!! Love, Desi