Posts Tagged Lumbar puncture

Spinal Tap

Spinal Tap

The common name for a lumbar puncture, a procedure in which cerebrospinal fluid is removed by using a hollow needle inserted into the lower back, usually between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae. The fluid is checked for appearance, wh.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 06.29.09 | No Comments

Diagnostic Procedures

Diagnostic Procedures

If you have symptoms of a neurological disorder, your doctor will use one or more of the following diagnostic procedures to determine the cause of your symptoms. He or she may refer you to a neurologist (a physician who specializes in treat.. Read More

Brain and Nervous System | 08.19.08 | No Comments