I do agree with the Littlepaw.

My experience is that I developed CRPS after a toe fusion surgery.

As we were trying to figure out what was going on and get a solid diagnosis, my podiatrist removed the screw that he used in the fusion to see if that was responsible for my symptoms. Didn't make a difference one way or the other, so at least the screw is gone.....it was kind of bothering me as some hardware certainly can.

So good luck with your decision; these are not easy ones. As they say in the financial industry, "your results may vary". And they do. I think surgery with CRPS can be kind of a coin toss.

Always have to weigh "risk vs reward". Easier said than done, eh?

Please keep us posted.