A spinal headache is the name for a type of headache that follows a procedure like a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) or epidural block (such as that performed during labor and delivery). During a spinal ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: My doctor wants me to have a spinal tap to help confirm a diagnosis. What happens during a spinal tap? DEAR READER: A spinal tap is also called a lumbar puncture, or “LP” for short.

The question of whether an epidural or spinal is advisable after spinal surgery does not appear to have been studied systematically. What we know and how we practice is based on case reports, most of ...

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 multiple ...

Atraumatic needles enhance patient safety by reducing tissue trauma and minimizing post-procedure complications such as post-dural puncture headaches. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 ...