Hi Unlucky,

Catra is correct. This type of surgery has an extremely high rate of spread of CRPS. At the very least put this surgery on hold until you a) get a second opinion from a CRPS expert (steer clear of orthos and neurosurgeons) and b) do you OWN extensive research. By research I don't mean getting peoples opinions on blogs but by reviewing scientific evidence. This surgery will likely make you more "unlucky".

When it comes to CRPS the most important thing is to get smart real fast by learning how to be your own best advocate which will protect you from procedures that have a high risk for making you worse.

You may start this process by searching Pub Med. (Published Medical Research)

Remember, asking a doctor how many CRPS patients he or she has treated will likely give you no useful information, particularly if they butter their bread with revenue producing procedures and surgeries that benefit their bank accounts more than their patients.

My personal opinion about CRPS is that acquiring CRPS is indeed unlucky but surviving and recovering from it has nothing to do with luck and everything to do wi becoming a well educated and well researched advocate. Part of this process is learning when it is time to dump a doctor. These are all skills that are unpleasant but absolutely necessary to manage this disease.

Hope better days are ahead for you.