Can a lumbar puncture damage the spinal cord?



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Yes. That is one of the risks of the procedure. The person performing it could "miss" the area he is trying to hit and puncture something else with the needle. But that is rare.

There are risks to every procedure. It's not likely, but it is possible. The most prevalent side effect is a headache from fluid leakage. I hope this helped you. GOOD LUCK!

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