a sample of your cerebrospinal fluid is retrieved. The most common way to attain a sample is through a lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap.‌ Spinal taps can be unnerving or uncomfortable ...
Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) can be a valuable diagnostic tool. This column describes cerebellomedullary CSF collection in ... cistern and the lumbar space. The latter is more difficult ...
A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is a common test doctors use to check for signs of MS in your spinal fluid. But a lumbar puncture on its own isn’t enough to confirm an MS diagnosis. Diagnosing ...
A lumbar puncture or spinal tap to measure the pressure and composition of CSF is also central to diagnosis. Cerebrospinal fluid is indispensable for brain health. Despite advancements in ...