Lumbar Puncture : Why is it done, Preparation And Results ?

A lumbar puncture, sometimes referred to as a spinal tap, is a diagnostic procedure used to pinpoint particular illnesses. Your lower back's lumbar region is where it occurs. A lumbar puncture involves inserting a needle between two lumbar vertebrae to obtain a sample of cerebrospinal fluid. In order to protect your brain and spinal cord from injury, this fluid surrounds them.