Which case involved a 26-year-old cellist presenting CRPS after robotic surgery to repair torn biceps tendon?

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CRPS can develop after surgery, even with modern minimally invasive approaches like robotic tendon repair. In this scenario, the patient is a young adult with a strong emphasis on hand and arm function (a cellist), whose pain and symptoms began after an upper-limb procedure. That combination—young age, upper-limb CRPS following robotic repair of a torn biceps tendon, and the impact on fine motor skills—fits the case attributed to Winston Benedict. The other names refer to different patients or presentations and don’t match the specific story of a 26-year-old cellist after robotic biceps repair. CRPS presents with persistent, disproportionate pain and often includes sensory changes, autonomic changes (color/temperature differences), edema, and motor/trophic changes, all of which highlight why early recognition in this upper-limb, post-surgical context is crucial for management.