Risk of intervertebral disc joint puncture during lumbar puncture.

Ertas A., Gediz T., Ozdol C., Gurses İ. A., Onder M., Uzel M., ...More

Clinical neurology and neurosurgery, vol.200, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 200
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106107
  • Journal Name: Clinical neurology and neurosurgery
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Keywords: Lumbar puncture, Intervertebral disc, Degenerative disc disease, Complication, NEEDLE PUNCTURE, TUMORS, DEGENERATION, INJURY
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Penetration of intervertebral disc joint during lumbar puncture might be unnoticed during procedure. However, accelerated degeneration of the disc joint is a long-term consequence of inadvertent penetration. In this paper, we aimed to demonstrate and evaluate the risk of disc puncture during standard lumbar puncture.