A lumbar puncture is not typically performed for a nerve problem in the shoulder. It is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid from the lower back for diagnostic purposes related to conditions like infections, multiple sclerosis, or certain neurological disorders. For a shoulder nerve problem, imaging studies like MRI or nerve conduction tests would be more appropriate.
I would imagine the upper portion of the back, as spinal fluid is collected via lumbar puncture or via spinal tap, If you need CEREBROspinal fluis i would imagine in the upper portion of the thoracic verebrae
The spinal cavity is involved in lumbar surgery.
shoulder You would find a 'scapula' in the shoulder. This is the flat, fan-shaped bone on the back of the shoulder.
It would be closer to the shoulder. Proximal means toward the center or midline of the body.
The wound on the left front chest, near the shoulder socket, may present as a laceration or puncture, depending on its nature. It could potentially involve underlying tissues, such as muscle or even the pleura, depending on its depth. Signs of inflammation, such as redness or swelling, may be evident, and there could be concern for potential complications given its proximity to vital structures. Immediate medical evaluation would be necessary to assess the extent of the injury and to initiate appropriate treatment.
In my case fluoroscope was used when my doctor couldn't reach spinal fluid with standard needle. For me it was a painful procedure.
I doubt there would be NO fluid in the spinal cord, but very often physicians cannot tap the spinal cord to obtain fluid, sometimes, they just cannot get in. In cases like this, they will often send the person to radiology for a CT assisted lumbar puncture There is a condition called dry tap, that is when no fluid drained out while lumbar puncture is performed. Fluid thickening due to inflammatory process (called arachnoiditis) may be one of its causes (because it thickens, it cannot pass the syringe)
I would imagine the upper portion of the back, as spinal fluid is collected via lumbar puncture or via spinal tap, If you need CEREBROspinal fluis i would imagine in the upper portion of the thoracic verebrae
Counting from the top of the lumbar vertebrae, the lumbar puncture is usually done between L3&L4 or between L4&L5. The reason for the choice is because the spinal cord ends with the Cauda Equina (essentially horse hair or horse tail) somewhere around L1 or L2. At this point one no longer has a spinal cord, but rather separate nerves. So, above L1, there would be a significant risk of sticking the needle into the solid spinal cord causing pain and damage. Below L3 the individual nerves will move out of the way of the needle and there is less risk of hitting the spinal cord.
The spinal cavity is involved in lumbar surgery.
Assuming you are attempting to puncture a balloon and keep it intact, I would reccomend puncturing the balloon near the knot, where the rubber is thick and not streched out. If you are trying to pop the balloon, then I would puncture the balloon where the rubber is thinnest.
Since it is right under your ribs, 2 inches would be enough to puncture it, but 6 would get the job done better.
shoulder You would find a 'scapula' in the shoulder. This is the flat, fan-shaped bone on the back of the shoulder.
Lungs; your ribs and spine would break.
There are plenty of lumbar cushions for the Office Star 101. The best choice would probably be Office Star's own lumbar cushion, which fits pefectly.
Dr. Nicholas Voss is a neurosurgeon in Dothan Al for lumbar disc replacement
A puncture.