Cruciate Care Knee Brace - How To Use

How to Put on the Cruciate Care Knee Brace

Download Cruciate Care Knee Brace Instructions 

Watch this video to learn how to put the knee brace on. Then read more tips and tricks below.

Tips for Initial Brace fitting

  • Before trying the brace on for the first time, create a quiet peaceful environment so your dog feels safe.
  • Unpack the components and allow your pup to sniff and investigate the brace before applying it.
  • We recommend taking your dog on a short, easy, leashed walk once the brace is secured.
  • Time needed to acclimate to wearing a brace will vary depending on each dog’s personality; take things as slow and as easy as your pup needs.
  • Positive reinforcement (treats, encouragement and praise) is essential in helping your dog adapt to wearing a knee or ACL brace.

Quick Tips for Fine-Tuning the Fit:

  • Harness: Should be snug but not tight and fit like a collar around the neck
  • Butterfly Back Brace: Should sit about 3 or 4 inches forward from the tail
  • Knee Brace: The maroon Ortho Dog tag should be level with the bend of knee
  • Anchor Brace: Should be positioned halfway between the knee and the groin
  • Connecting Straps: Take up any slack once the brace is at the correct height
  • Jam Lever Clamps: Make sure they are threaded and securely clamped down

The Cruciate Care Knee Brace and harness should always be removed at night so that the skin can breathe. Please also remove the Cruciate Care Knee Brace if you are crating your dog or leaving them unattended.

Free Fit Consultation

The knee brace application may require some adjustments if the brace does not return to the proper position when your dog moves from a seated or down position to standing. We’ll be happy to help with a Free Fit Consultation. Simply email  a few photos of your dog standing in the brace (one from each side, straight on, and one from above)  to info@orthodog.com.

Still Having Trouble?

We welcome any questions to support you and your pup with your Ortho Dog brace! If you are having issues with the brace fitting properly, please contact us and we’ll walk you through it, or exchange your product for a different size.