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… Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … Test Overview A spinal tap (also called a lumbar puncture) is a procedure to collect and look at the …
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… Puncture Wounds On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … Check Your Symptoms Overview A puncture wound is a forceful injury caused by a sharp, pointed object that goes into the skin. A puncture wound is usually narrower and deeper than a cut or …
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… Lumbar Spondylosis On this page: What is lumbar spondylosis? Spondylosis is age-related change of the … . When this condition is in the lower back, it's called lumbar spondylosis. These changes don't always cause …
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… Lumbar Spinal Stenosis On this page: Health … Self-Care What is lumbar spinal stenosis? Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal in …
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… Lumbar Herniated Disc On this page: Health … spine . But most herniated discs affect the lower back (lumbar herniated disc). Some happen in the neck (cervical … back pain caused by a herniated disc. Some examples are acupuncture , manipulation of the spine, and massage. Talk to …
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… Needle Punctures for Health Reasons On this page: Overview Overview Blood draw puncture site The puncture wound caused by a needle stick for a blood sample …
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… Discectomy for a Lumbar Herniated Disc On this page: Surgery Overview What To … Surgery Overview Discectomy is surgery to remove lumbar (low back) herniated disc material that is pressing … genital area, or legs (usually both legs). Learn more Lumbar Herniated Disc: Should I Have Surgery? How Well It …
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… Needle Puncture and Aspiration of Sinus Contents On this page: … Is Done Results Overview For this test, the sinus cavity is punctured with a needle, and a sample of the sinus contents … usually flushed with saline solution. Why It Is Done Needle puncture and aspiration of the sinus may be needed when a …
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… Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Arthrodesis) On this page: Surgery … Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Lumbar spinal fusion is surgery to join, or fuse, two or … content . Media gallery Herniated Disc … Surgery Overview Lumbar spinal fusion is surgery to join, or fuse, two or …
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… Puncture Wounds: Stitches, Staples, and Skin Adhesives On this page: Overview Overview Puncture wounds are less likely than cuts to be stitched, stapled, or have a skin adhesive applied because: Puncture wounds tend to be smaller than cuts and usually do …
