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A member asked:
If a patient is unable to have a lumbar puncture, what are some other options to monitor csf pressure - specifically inside the head?
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LP: Sometimes LP is had due to scoliosis or arthritic changes in spine, but a radiologist under xray guide can easily do it.
Answered 1/4/2015
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