hey Lefty,
sorry to hear about your troubles, and like what others have said, with reports from your doctors, they usually override what IME exam docs say, usually.

now about those screws adn plates, in my opinion i woud: talk to your RSD doctor about having ketamine as your anesthesia during the removal, anytime I have to go under, this is what my RSD doc recommends; it should theoretically help with your RSD and slow the progress. Just my two cents. Good luck and take care,

Dee