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Lumbar puncture
/lˈʌmbɑː pˈʌŋktʃə/
/lˈʌmbɑːɹ pˈʌŋktʃɚ/Lumbar puncture
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ponction lombaire, rachicentèse
a medical procedure that involves inserting a needle into the lower part of the spine to collect a special fluid for diagnostic purposes or treatment
What is a "lumbar puncture"?
A lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, is a medical procedure used to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is the clear fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord, from the lower part of the spinal column. During the procedure, a needle is inserted into the space between two bones in the lower back to access the CSF. This fluid is then analyzed to diagnose conditions such as infections, bleeding in the brain, multiple sclerosis, or other neurological disorders. Lumbar punctures can also be used to inject medications directly into the CSF.
lumbar puncture
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The needle for a lumbar puncture goes in the lower part of your back.
If the doctor thinks there's a problem with your brain or spine, they might do a lumbar puncture.
Doctors use a lumbar puncture to get a special fluid that helps them understand what's wrong.
My friend had a lumbar puncture when the doctor wanted to learn more about their health issue.
Sometimes, a lumbar puncture helps doctors figure out why you have a bad headache.
