C2 nerve root transection during C1 lateral mass screw fixation: does it affect functionality and quality of life?
C2 nerve root transection is associated with increased occipital numbness but this has no effect on patient-reported outcomes and QOL. C2 nerve root preservation can be associated with occipital neuralgia, which has a negative impact on patient disability and QOL. C2 nerve root transection has no negative consequences during C1-2 stabilization.
These results show that ketamine inhibits the activity and expression of iNOS in LPS-activated alveolar macrophages, which may be associated with the reduction of the release of TNF-alpha following LPS treatment.