spinal taps
Cerebrospinal fluid extractions
A spinal tap is a medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the lower back to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic testing or to relieve pressure.
Also called a lumbar puncture.
The procedure can detect infections, bleeding, or diseases affecting the brain and spinal cord: The doctor ordered a spinal tap to rule out meningitis.
- back painPosterior torso discomfort
- nerve damageInjured neural tissue
- meningitisMembrane inflammation around brain
- vertebraeInterlocking bones of spine
- lower backSpine's bottom section
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Extracting samples via needle
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Magnetic body imaging
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