Thanks for such a quick reply, I was not expecting that. I really am worried. I saw an orthopedic specialist, yesterday. He said this surgery is huge, and I would be almost a year in recovery. He does not think it is a good idea, or he is uncomfortable doing it because of the neruo symptoms I have. It hurts, but is tolerable with medications. Torns ligaments, colapsed arch, and the heel has to be put back under my foot basically. It requires three seperate incisions, and this same ankle already had two surgeries before, which pre-ceeded these new PN or RSD symptoms. He thinks it would make a painful situation worse in the long run. I may seek a specialist in RSD before all is said and done, somebody who knows alot about it. In the mean time, I will take the meds given. I don't think walking on the foot or the neck would be tolerable without the meds. Lousy position to be in for sure. I will get to a doc. that knows about RSD before any decision is final. Thanks so much for responding to me. ginnie