This is a procedure in which a needle is inserted between two lumbar bones to remove a sample of cerebrospinal fluid. This the fluid that surrounds your brain and spinal cord to protect them from injury.
Synonyms:
Spinal Tap
Lumbar Puncture
This is a procedure in which a needle is inserted between two lumbar bones to remove a sample of cerebrospinal fluid. This the fluid that surrounds your brain and spinal cord to protect them from injury.