It's certainly looking that way yes. I have heel problems that are making my already poor mobility worse. They are not the original problem, which is my spine and legs. I have CRPS confirmed in both thighs, groin and lower back with potential CRPS in both feet too. I also have degenerative disc disease and radiculopathy with sciatica mostly in my right side from an old herniated disc. I have recently been referred to a podiatrist for the heel issues and have been warned it is likely I will need surgery. I have tried all the conservative measures and although I am not happy at the thought, if I need it I need it. I've already decided to go ahead with an SCS trial in future anyway although I am happier with the level of risk involved in that as I already have CRPS in my lower back. Life's full of risks, it's about weighing up the what ifs against the what if you don'ts. To me anyway. In your situation I personally would be worried but go ahead as you have a definite and potentially life shattering 'what if I don't'. That said I totally sympathise with your worry about it and only you can make that choice by exploring all options and risks involved and looking into the preventative measures xxx