people suspected of having MS have a standard MRI scan and undergo a lumbar puncture, where a thin needle is inserted between the bones in the lower spine. Patients often report they find it ...

with the majority of research looking at using ultrasound to assess spinal anatomy, and not to guide the procedure itself. A few small trials suggest it is feasible,25 however larger randomised trials ...

A lumbar puncture is a test to check the fluid that circulates around the brain and spinal cord. This is called the cerebrospinal fluid or CSF. A lumbar puncture can check for cancer cells or for ...

Supernumerary ribs can also grow out of the lumbar spine below rib 12 ... the broken edge can puncture through the pleural cavity and into the lung. Severe rib fractures can cause pneumothorax ...

Background: Lumbar puncture (LP) is a fundamental procedure in neurology, yet its success is influenced by patient anatomy and provider expertise ... patients may hesitate to undergo LP, fearing ...

Entering the spinal canal with a needle requires expert knowledge of the spine’s anatomy and a clear understanding ... CSF samples by performing a lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap.

The transforaminal approach is performed through a 7 mm access in the posterolateral region of the lumbar spine ... puncture is performed, is known as Kambin’s triangle and, without anatomical ...

It’s also one of the most important parts of anatomy ... between your first and second lumbar vertebrae, in the lower back. Not only does the spinal cord act as a hub for all nerve signals ...

WHAT started as a normal reaction to insulin proved otherwise as my condition worsened by the day. I was having incessant headaches since January and for a night, I slept at the casualty section ...

A spinal headache is the name for a type of headache that follows a procedure like a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) or epidural block (such as that performed during labor and delivery). During a ...