title: Transoral resection of odontoid process fragment in a rheumatoid patient using Coblation electrosurgery.
abstract: A new technique is described for the removal of ligaments and soft tissue during a transoral resection of the odontoid process in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. The technique employed is Coblation, a form of electrosurgery that operates at lower temperatures than conventional electrosurgical technique and, therefore, produces less collateral damage.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, UK.
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Caesar
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Russell
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery*; D001268:Atlanto-Axial Joint / Q000293:injuries; D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009809:Odontoid Process / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation; D016896:Treatment Outcome