A novel twist to an existing surgical procedure is creating new opportunities for healing a long-recognized form of lameness, according to Italian researchers.

Navicular treatment

The tip of the mosquito forceps is inserted in the navicular bursa through the T ligament as described in the transthecal approach.

Palmar foot pain (a modern term for navicular syndrome) cases are now being treated with endoscopes placed into a horse’s foot. These tiny telescopes allow surgeons to look directly into the tissues surrounding the crescent-shaped navicular bone within the hoof. Through this diagnostic process, the tissues are cleaned and separated, which frequently leads to healing without further surgery

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