In December, Brecka hosted FDA regulators in Miami
Common causes of knee pain include: Osteoarthritis : The most frequent culprit, where cartilage gradually breaks down over time Meniscus tears : Damage to the shock-absorbing cartilage in your knee Tendinosis : Chronic degeneration of tendons around the knee Ligament injuries : Sprains or tears in the supportive structures Inflammatory conditions : Including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus Referred pain : Sometimes hip problems can cause knee discomfort Traditional treatments typically involve anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, steroid injections, or in severe cases, surgery
If something smells off, trust your senses and discard the vial
It is important to mention that obesity is a significant risk factor related to several leading causes of death in the United States including: heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension, all of which decrease quality of life and life expectancy
Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain is a common source of lumbosacral back pain that we can diagnose and treat with 2 types of fluoroscopically guided procedures: Sacroiliac joint steroid injections or Blocks of nerves to the SIJ with local anesthetic (for diagnosis) twice to determine if blocking long term with Radiofrequency Ablation/RFA (for treatment) is recommended
Vitamin B12 shots are typically prescribed for individuals with a diagnosed vitamin B12 deficiency
