Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) | 合法醫療器材資訊網

2020年8月14日—Alumbarpuncture(spinaltap)isperformedinyourlowerback,inthelumbarregion.Duringalumbarpuncture,aneedleisinsertedbetween ...

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During a spinal tap, known as a lumbar puncture, you typically lie on your side with your knees drawn up to your chest. Then a needle is inserted into your spinal canal — in your lower back — to collect cerebrospinal fluid for testing.

A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is a test used to diagnose certain health conditions. Its performed in your lower back, in the lumbar region. During a lumbar puncture, a needle is inserted into the space between two lumbar bones (vertebrae) to remove a sample of cerebrospinal fluid. This i...