Transforaminal lumbar puncture for intrathecal access: Case series with literature review and comparison to other techniques.

Fluoroscopic-guided lumbar puncture (LP) is a procedure commonly performed by radiologists, which in some circumstances may be difficult or impossible using a traditional posterior interspinous or interlaminar approach. Alternatives to LP include cervical and cisternal punctures, placement of an Ommaya reservoir, and lumbar laminectomy. More recently, however, there has been a move toward access of the thecal sac through a transforaminal approach in patients with challenging anatomy.

Learning from Gamers: Integrating Alternative Input Devices and AutoHotkey Scripts to Simplify Repetitive Tasks and Improve Workflow.

Radiologists rely heavily on the digital radiology workstation. They spend most of their time interacting with software applications that use multiple input devices, including mice, keyboards, and microphones. The efficiency of this relationship depends on the interface of the different software applications, their interoperability, and input device effectiveness.