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• Lumbar puncture

  Find out about lumbar punctures, including why they’re done, what happens during the procedure, side effects, how to help your recovery, and possible complications.

• Lumbar decompression surgery

  Lumbar decompression surgery is a type of surgery used to treat compressed nerves in the lower (lumbar) spine.

• Encephalitis - Diagnosis

  Find out about the tests that may need to be carried out to diagnose encephalitis, including brain scans and a lumbar puncture.

• Recovery

  Recovery after lumbar decompression surgery will depend on your fitness and level of activity prior to surgery.

• When it's used

  Lumbar decompression surgery is usually only considered if non-surgical treatments for your lower spine haven't worked and symptoms are affecting your quality of life.

• How it's performed

  If you and your consultant decide you could benefit from lumbar decompression surgery, you'll be put on a waiting list.

• Risks

  Lumbar decompression surgery is generally effective in relieving symptoms such as leg pain and numbness.

• Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease - Diagnosis

  Read about the tests used to investigate Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) including MRI, EEG and lumbar puncture.

• Neuromyelitis optica (NMO)

  Find out about neuromyelitis optica (NMO), including what the symptoms are, how it's diagnosed, the causes and how it's treated.

• Reye's syndrome

  Find out about Reye's syndrome, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, how it's treated and how to prevent it.