Allen,
Happy New Year to you!

I think you should approach this much as you would if anyone asked you for advice.
We're all mostly paranoid about surgery, getting the anesthesiologist on board to keep the rsd from spreading, etc.
That must be talked out, and should be signed on.

But, in your case, how long have you known these doctors? Are they your "regular" docs, or in conjunction with your Neuro?
Is this an orthopedic surgeon, or a neurosurgeon?
(Obvious reasons, I'd want a neurosurgeon at least in the OR with you).

I'd be really looking for another opinion if you don't "know" these doctors, and, keep looking for a better, and better doctor, even if you do know them, why?
Because You're obviously Not Comfortable with, their proposal,
and,
Their lack of listening to your theory!
(If they can't make you comfy before surgery, what are they gonna do after?)

For the Buckos they're gonna make, they ought to take 20 minutes and think it out, and talk it out with you, or however long it takes...
Ask then the TOUGH Questions! How many RSD people have they operated on?

If I were you, just by your own questions, and the tone in which you phrase them, I'd look further than the doctor(s) you have in place.
You make it sound as if you're seeing "Mass Production" surgeons, and anyone with RSD, does NOT want that! YOU don't sound comfortable with this team!

All the Best, Brother Allen!

Pete
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