The PT sessions relieved his ankle pain, but only temporarily. To take the weight off his sore ankle Gajavelli extended his arm to grab the railing and hoist himself up. Gajavelli’s level was low — a key clue to what might be wrong. ADFor three months before surgery, Gajavelli took supplements to boost his phosphorus level and reduce muscle weakness. A week later, his phosphorus level was too.

Source: Washington Post September 26, 2020 14:03 UTC