Lumbar puncture, otherwise called spinal tap, is a procedure where a needle is inserted between the lumbar vertebrae to collect the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is collected to diagnose infections and disorders of the central nervous system (CNS). Sometimes, it is also used to inject anesthesia or medicines.
Lumbar Puncture - Indications, Procedure, and Possible Outcomes of the Study
A lumbar puncture is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure where the doctor accesses spinal canal with a needle to draw cerebrospinal fluid or inject drugs.
