I recently had a cervical disectomy with fusion. I subsequently began to develop pain in the joints throughout my body, particularily in my shoulders, upper arms, wrists, and knees extending to my ankles. I also have swollen and painfil fingers in both hands. My neurosurgeon does not believe this joint pain is related to the surgery. I was also advised that surgery could spark other dorment problems, like arthritic pain in my knees, carpel tunnel syndrome, etc. However I find it a bit of a coincidence to have all of these different problems flare up all of a sudden. Is there one condition that explains all of these symptoms?