A direct approach for arthroscopic removal of OC fragments of the PIJ using a third portal into this joint, without resection of the membrane between the TCJ and PIJ is a good alternative for removal of fragments at this site
Prognosis for survival to discharge with minimally displaced incomplete fractures is good. Open reduction and internal fixation in adult horses has a poor prognosis.
he direct approach provided significantly better visualization of the ipsilateral structures within the navicular bursa compared to the transthecal approach