T he dural membrane (dura) is the outermost of three meningeal layers that line the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord. Together, the meninges function as a ...

In cases of trauma, such as Saif Ali Khan's stabbing incident, the dura can tear, causing the CSF to leak out. This is medically known as a spinal fluid leak. A CSF leak disrupts the essential ...