Cruciate Care Knee Brace - About

Designed to Support a Torn ACL / CCL: the Most Common Dog Injury

A torn ACL / CCL requires rest, immobilization and often surgery for repair. The Cruciate Care Dog Knee Brace offers therapeutic support and stabilization before and after surgery as well as in cases when surgery is not necessary or feasible. Immobilization of the knee reduces pain and inflammation and supports mobility during healing. In 60% of cases, a dog with a torn ACL will later injure the other knee; using this brace to stabilize the injured knee while balancing the back and hip areas can help reduce further injury.

Soft, Highly Adjustable and Appropriate for Dogs of All Ages

The Cruciate Care Knee Brace is made up of four adjustable components to ensure a precise fit for your dog’s unique proportions. Our original butterfly-shaped design has 5 points of contact to prevent pressure on the lower back while evenly distributing your dog’s weight to take the pressure off the uninjured leg.  By stabilizing and balancing the rear end of the dog, the brace can help prevent injury of the other knee or joints.

Designed to fit the natural angle of the knee, our brace prevents the knee from hyper-flexing while still allowing limited mobility. A flexible metal stay aids in keeping the knee in its natural position. Soft spacer mesh material is flexible and breathable for comfortable, cushioned support.

Available for One or Both knees:

The Cruciate Care Knee Brace is available for either the left or right knee. It is also available as a dual brace for both knees, however we typically only recommend bracing both knees if there are acute/recent tears in both. Our brace is unique in that when the injured knee is braced, it takes pressure off of the other leg.  If your dog doesn’t have acute bilateral injuries, bracing both knees can make adapting to wearing a brace more challenging. For a dog with acute bilateral injuries, the limited movement can be beneficial. 

Fits Most Medium, Large and Extra Large Dogs.

Indications for Use
  • ACL / CCL tear (anterior or cranial cruciate ligament) of the knee
  • Strain or sprain of the knee joint
  • Back leg limping, instability or fatigue
  • Pre- and post-operative support
  • Arthritis
  • Knee stabilization
Easy Storage

The Cruciate Care Knee Brace comes in a nylon mesh draw-string bag for easy and clean storage. Just throw the bag in the back of your car and head out for fun with your dog!

Easy to Use
  • Can be worn in the water: swimming is a great rehab exercise
  • No contact with stomach or groin: does not interfere with potty activities for male or female dogs
  • Remove the brace: at night to allow the skin to breathe.
  • Remove the brace: when crating your dog or leaving them unattended.

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