Lumbar Sympathetic Block

I've had an orthopedic surgeon in my community suggest LSB frequently for "possible CRPS". Some of these are highly questionable but on occasion CRPS seems remotely possible. Who still does these? I did a couple in training but not since then. If I did proceed, should I have any special monitoring or meds handy? Would you recommend an SCS trial instead if CRPS is possible, and they've failed a couple traditional meds? How would you politely tell the surgeon you don't think it's CRPS, or... Read more
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