What Doctors Don't Tell YouSmall or blunt tipped needles used for lumbar punctures are less likely to cause headaches afterwards yet few hospitals seem to use them, a study has found. ...
What’s it for?
The human brain and spinal cord are surrounded by a watery fluid called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). It protects the brain and spine by acting as a shock absorber,
There are no real alternatives to lumbar puncture, and few guidelines as to who should and should not have this procedure. It is contraindicated in brain oedema or swelling
The best course of treatment for acute back pain may be to leave well alone and let it get better on its own, according to French researchers. ...
