Dog Knee Brace
OrthoPets’ Knee (Stifle) Brace for Dogs: ACL/Cruciate Injury
Features:
- Innovative cruciate/knee brace design providing increased support and comfort to your dog’s leg
- Advanced biomechanics creating “force coupling” to stabilize your dog’s ACL injury or tear
- Researched and tested (ACORN Stifle Study, CSU Stifle Study)
- Tibial control strap restricts cranial tibial thrust
- Adjustable strapping accommodates muscle mass return
- Polycentric mechanical hinges replicate the complex motion of your dog’s knee (stifle) joint
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No Partner Clinic near you?
That’s ok. Contact us today and we’ll assist you and your local veterinarian through the entire process. We have worked with independent veterinarians over the last 15 years to provide innovative solutions to their pets.
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Innovative Biomechanics & State-of-the-Art Fabrication
Innovative Biomechanics of Our Dog Knee Braces
When the canine stifle joint presents with a partial or complete rupture of the CCL (canine ACL tear), the tibia is unrestrained and cranial tibial thrust results. This cranial (forward) thrust of the tibia creates instability of the stifle/knee joint, which can lead to your dog limping. The stifle orthosis (dog knee brace) creates a biomechanical support that stabilizes the rear leg by mechanically coupling the femur and tibia together through the hinges placed across the stifle joint. The hinges that couple the femur with the tibia accomplish this by joining the upper femoral shell with the Tibial shell while allowing your pet to enjoy supported motion to sit, stand, walk, and play.
Dog Knee Brace State-of-the-Art Fabrication
Your dog’s ACL knee brace is manufactured in our state of the art manufacturing center through a digitalizing process of the fiberglass impression. The impression is turned into a 3D model that is digitally sculpted to create your dog’s ACL brace shape. The carved model is vacuum formed with advanced plastics to create the custom made canine cruciate brace. Once the soft medical grade foam liner, adjustable and replaceable straps and pads are added, the device is ready for delivery. The standard fabrication time to build an orthosis is 5-7 business days.
Contact us today to get started!
(303) 953-2545 or info@orthopets.com
Every OrthoPets knee brace is custom fabricated for your pet based on the goals and case specifications provided on the Veterinary Referral Form.
Our Friendly Professional Staff
Our highly trained certified veterinary technicians work in partnership with you and your veterinarian. We strive to facilitate the best possible experience and outcomes with an OrthoPets dog knee brace. Our staff is here to assist you and your veterinarian from your initial case discussion, your device delivery day, and follow-up care. Our assistance does not end there. We are here to support your pet’s needs throughout this exciting journey towards knee comfort and mobility.
To begin this exciting journey, the most critical step is the evaluation for your dog’s ACL knee brace. Your veterinarian will evaluate your pet to determine the diagnosis, treatment options, and complete the brace prescription process.
During this appointment, a fiberglass impression of your pet’s limb is created, measurements and required media (pictures and videos) will be taken.
Your veterinarian may need you to order an OrthoPets Fiberglass Impression Kit to create this 3-D replication of your pet’s limb.
You can order the Fiberglass Impression Kit prior to your appointment. The kit contains tools, materials, and documents you will need to submit your case.
The OrthoPets Stifle Brace
The OrthoPets stifle knee braces are effective for: cruciate ligament injuries, fracture management, to prevent injury of a dog leg, torn ACL or other ACL injury, ligament injuries, CCL tear, knee injury, CCL injury, hind leg support, as an alternative to surgery, and other rear leg injuries in dogs of the knee joint.
The custom knee brace for dogs is a leg brace that is fabricated just for your dog’s knee injury. For a custom brace fitting, please find an OrthoPets partner clinic.
For other dog leg injuries, please see our other product pages for ankle braces, elbow braces, and wrist braces.