Custom Dog Knee Brace | CCL/ACL Stifle Rear Leg Dog Brace
$795.00
Custom Dog Knee Brace - Order Process
MEASURE
Measure your dog's thigh length.
Cast
We send you a Casting Kit for you to make a mold of your dog's leg.
FIT
We ship you the finished custom brace. You fit it to your dog and they are on the way to recovery!
How to Measure
Thigh Measurement
Measure along the front of the leg from the knee center to the fold of the leg at the hip.
How to Cast
BUILDING YOUR DOG'S KNEE BRACE
fabrication time takes 7-9 business days after receiving your cast
A dog knee brace is commonly referred to as a stifle or ccl brace.
conditions
- CCL Tears, Sprains & Strains
- Custom dog knee braces can be used post-operatively following a ligament repair
- Your pet is not a surgical candidate.
- Post-operative management of the leg
- Chronic Pain due to Osteoarthritis
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Contralateral (opposite) limb management post-operatively
- Unfortunately, 50% of dogs tear their CCL in the opposite leg within a year. Dog CCL braces are used to prolong this amount of time OR prevent it from happening altogether.
- Partial tears - average amount of time needed to wear the device (depending on tear) is 6 months to fully stabilize
- Distal femoral or proximal tibia/fibula fractures, as an alternative to splinting
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Patellar Luxation –Secondary to use for CCL injuries, BUT are an important application
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Cannot directly control the patella, since it is such a small bone
- An effective method to reduce Patellar Luxation (sideways movement) is to limit ROM where the Luxation occurs
- Luxation usually occurs in deep flexion or full extension
- Stifle braces reduce the sideways movement, helping the patella to stay in place
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Cannot directly control the patella, since it is such a small bone
Benefits
- Option for non-surgical candidates due to age, cost, other contraindications
- Stabilizes the joint
- Provides support to the affected area
- Decreases healing time and decreases cost
- Return to improved activity level and near normal joint function
- Allows for easier wound inspection
- Releases pressure on Contra-lateral Limb
Hinge alternative
- If the range of motion needs to be limited based on your dogs condition, then a Range of Motion (ROM) hinge would be recommended. The cost of a Range of Motion (ROM) hinge is an additional $200.
FEATURES
- Hand-sculpted using thermal & vacuum formed technology
- Fitted to your pets very own limb
- Cushioning non-porous medical grade foam to ease pressure on affected area
- Adjustable durable hook and loop strap system to tighten and loosen for comfort
- Made is the USA
- Removable
- Six Month Warranty
WHY AN AOC CUSTOM BRACE?
FREE ONSITE CASTING
LIFETIME WARRANTY ON HINGE
FREE REPLACEMENT STRAPS WITHIN FIRST 90 DAYS
TECHNOLOGY
- Waterproof
- Tamarack Hinges
- Allow Motion that mimics normal ligament mobility
- Durable Non-Slip Tread (if applicable)
- Depending on hinge used, the brace allows full range of motion, limited range of motion, or a locked position.
Follow HUSKY SQUAD:
Follow the Husky Squad, as JC and Victoria use an alternative, non-invasive holistic approach to treat Tidus, after he sustains an ACL injury.
Product
Details- SIZES
- INJURY SEVERITY
- ACUTE INJURIES
- PRE-OPERATIVE
- POST-OPERATIVE
- LUXATING PATELLA
- CHRONIC CONDITIONS
- TREATS KNUCKLING
- TREATMENT AREA
- TREATMENT TIME
- ACTIVITY LEVEL
- SUPPORT LEVEL
- AVAILABILITY
- COLORS
- PRICE
Custom
Brace- BUILT TO SIZE
- moderate-severe
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- all areas
- lifetime
- high
- high
- made to order
- color options
- $$$
PERFORMANCE
Ready to Fit Brace- MD | LG
- mild-moderate
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- rear legs
- 6 - 18 months
- medium - high
- medium - high
- in stock
- black
- $$
EMbrace
Support- SM | MD | LG
- mild
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- (toe-up)
- hock, carpal, toe-up
- Up to 6 months
- low-med
- low-med
- in stock
- black
- $
CARE:
Wipe down surfaces with alcohol.
MATERIALS:
- Outer Shell: polypropylene, polyethylene, co-polymer
- Inner Liner: closed-cell polyethylene foam
FAQs
How does this Custom Dog Knee Brace help my dog?
AOC's Custom Dog Knee brace assists with healing from injury and also post surgery. Additionally, our custom braces help with chronic conditions like arthritis. As a pair, these braces helps with giving added support to your dog's weight bearing leg following the injury of one leg.
What is the difference between the Custom Dog Knee Brace and Performance Dog Knee Brace?
Our Custom braces are built specifically for your dog. Measurements aren’t needed for this type of brace. Instead you or your vet would take a cast of the area. The cast is then used to build a custom brace. Little or no adjustments are needed to fit our custom brace.
The Performance brace is a standard size off-the-shelf brace that offers a customizable solution to injury stabilization following injuries and surgery to the knee (stifle) and specifically the Cranial Cruciate Ligament. It has a 6-18 month treatment time. Sizing is based from measurements of your dog, which are listed on the product page. You may need to make adjustments to the brace in order to fit it properly.
What is included with the purchase of a Custom Dog Knee Brace?
Our Custom Dog Knee braces come with a FREE casting kit. Whichever shipping option you choose at checkout, will determine how the casting kit and final brace will be sent to you. We offer free ground shipping, 2-day business day, and overnight business day available for an additional charge. It is the your responsibility to mail back the cast.
What happens if the fit is not correct?
Not to worry, we will work with you through adjustments until the fit is correct.
What if my dog's knee brace needs refurbishment?
You can order straps and pads off our website. If you need the Liner replaced, you will need to send it to us for repair at the cost of $125.00.
Is this brace waterproof?
All of our custom dog braces are made with a non-porous padded liner and a polypropylene plastic. Both materials can be wiped down to dry and/or cleaned. Straps and strap pads will need to be air dried.
How often can my dog wear this brace?
In most cases after the Break in Period of two weeks you can leave the brace on as long as needed but make sure to take off at least twice a day for skin examination. Please remove the brace before your dog goes to bed at night.
Can they go up and down stairs?
After a few days of use and they seem to be adjusting to the brace, you can introduce them to stairs.
How long is the fabrication process?
Once we receive the cast it takes 12-14 business days to fabricate. We offer Free ground shipping, but Expedited Shipping can be included for an extra charge. If you choose expedited shipping at checkout, we will ship both the Casting Kit and your dog's Custom Brace based on that option.
Is the casting process difficult?
We provide casting videos on our website under the Pawcademy section. Instructions will also be included in the casting kit. If needed, we can also walk you or your Veterinarian through the casting process.
Is the fitting process difficult?
Our Custom Dog Braces are designed for easy on and off application with Velcro straps. If you have any fitting concerns please send pictures with the custom brace on your dog to care@aocpet.com
Our 3 1/2 yo pitbull has been struggling for 6 months with an acl tear. The Dr recommended surgery but we went with your product. I’m so glad we did. She is doing amazing and we noticed a difference within a week. Great product!
Hi Mary,
Wow, so great to hear that you saw improvement so quickly. Thank you for sharing, we love hearing these stories. Please let us know if you have questions down the line. Appreciate you taking the time to write us a review.
Best,
Animal Ortho Care
The team at AOC has been very customer focused throughout the entire process. When needed a secondary casting kit, it arrived right away. There were some issues with fitting due to Stella's leg being smaller at the hock and the turn around time in correcting the issue was above and beyond. I would highly recommend using them for any needs
Hi Anna,
We appreciate your honesty with this review. With custom you are paying for a good fit so we appreciate you working with us. We hope you see amazing results with this brace.
Best,
Animal Ortho Care
Love the knee brace. Fit great.and my dog can now walk on his pulled ACL leg. We can now go on walks!
Hi Angie,
We are so happy you love the brace and that it is helping your dog with his mobility. We hope over time you see even more good results. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
Best,
Animal Ortho Care
Our Golden had problems with a ACL , Ortho Care made her a custom brace and it was great , fit her perfect . It took her a little bit of time to get used to but once she did it was great to have this in helping her heal. Over all I highly recommend this before a surgery which eliminates that and surgeries have been known to lead to other problems. This is truly a great product for the cure.
Hi Rodney,
We are so happy to hear that your dog is getting used to the brace and doing well. Please let us know if you ever have questions down the line. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
Best,
Animal Ortho Care
Made real fast, and I working . You have to do as it says. . On in morning and wear all day and off at night. But I'm starting to see max use his leg again. I'm so happy. He will have to ware a long time. But I'm so thankful for this brace.
Hi Marge,
Happy to hear things are going well with the brace. Let us know if any questions arise. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
Best,
Animal Ortho Care
