Caffeine is a drug that is naturally produced in the leaves and seeds of many plants. It's also produced artificially and added to certain foods. Caffeine is defined as a drug because it stimulates the central nervous system, causing increased alertness. Caffeine gives most people a temporary energy boost and elevates mood. Caffeine is in tea, coffee, chocolate, many soft drinks, and pain relievers and other over-the-counter medications.
The tibial plateau is a critical weight-bearing area located on the upper extremity of the tibia and is composed of two slightly concave condyles (medial condyle and lateral condyle) separated by an intercondylar eminence and the sloping areas in front and behind it.
Medial branch nerves are small nerves that feed out from the facet joints in the spine and carry pain signals from the facet joints to the brain. Watch: Medial Branch Block Video. The medial branch block is often used as part of a 2-step diagnostic and treatment approach:Role of a Medial Branch Block. A medial branch nerve block is a procedure in which an anesthetic is injected near small medial nerves connected to a specific facet joint.Typically several levels of the spine are injected in one procedure.edial branch nerves are small nerves that feed out from the facet joints in the spine and carry pain signals from the facet joints to the brain. Watch: Medial Branch Block Video. The medial branch block is often used as part of a 2-step diagnostic and treatment approach: Role of a Medial Branch Block.