Occurrence of postdural puncture headache-A randomized controlled trial comparing 22G Sprotte and Quincke.

Objective: To assess the incidence of postdural puncture headache (PDPH) using 22-gauge atraumatic needle (Sprotte, 22GS) compared with 22-gauge traumatic needle (Quincke, 22GQ).

Background: Diagnostic lumbar puncture (dLP) is commonly complicated by PDPH. Despite evidence to support the use of 22GS, European neurologists seem to keep using 22GQ.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in Nordland county, Norway, 2000-2015: prevalence, incidence, and clinical features.

Objective: There are some indications of increasing incidence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Awareness of cognitive impairment in ALS has increased in recent years. We describe the epidemiology and clinical features of ALS in a county in northern Norway over a period of 15 years.

Post-lumbar puncture headache.

Background: Headache is a complication of lumbar puncture that has been known for more than a hundred years. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the incidence and symptoms of, the risk factors for and the treatment of this type of headache.

Method: The article is based on a literature search in PubMed for studies on headache after lumbar puncture followed by discretionary selection of publications.