A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is a common test doctors use to check for signs of MS in your spinal fluid. But a lumbar puncture on its own isn’t enough to confirm an MS diagnosis. Diagnosing ...

The next best thing: a great lumbar support pillow. The lumbar generally refers to your lower spine, or the lower back area, which is typically the part of the body that’s under the most stress ...

The lumbar spine includes the five vertebrae in your lower back numbered L1 to L5. These bones help provide mobility and stability to your back and spinal column and are an attachment point for many ...

Background: Serious complications such as intraspinal hematoma after percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) are rare, with an incidence of about 1%, which has been reported in relevant literature. However, ...

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A lumbar puncture is used to take a sample of the cerebrospinal fluid from the lower back. This fluid flows around the spinal cord and the brain, and clears waste products. Levels of certain proteins ...