Braces for Dogs with a Torn ACL

The best ACL/CCL brace for a dog is custom-made and sturdy.

Absolutely, custom-made braces can be a great solution for dogs with a torn ACL (also known as the cranial cruciate ligament or CCL). Here are some points to consider when looking for a brace for a dog with a torn ACL:

Why a Custom Brace key points:

Custom Fit: Custom-made braces are tailored to your dog’s specific measurements, ensuring a snug and supportive fit. This is crucial for stability and comfort.
Quality Materials: The best braces are made from durable and lightweight materials, allowing your dog to move without too much restriction while providing the necessary support.
Professional Guidance: When getting a brace for your dog, it’s best to work with a veterinarian or our Vet Tech at Posh Dog Knee Brace. They can ensure the brace is fitted correctly.
Purpose of the Brace: Understand that a brace for a torn ACL is not a cure. It’s a supportive device that can help stabilize the joint, potentially aiding in pain management and improving mobility during recovery and rehabilitation.
Follow-Up Care: Using a brace often involves a period of adjustment and follow-up appointments to ensure it’s working effectively. Make sure you’re prepared for the maintenance and check-ins required to ensure your dog’s comfort and recovery.

Your dog’s veterinarian might suggest surgery if he/she tore his/her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). That may cause stress for your wallet, your dog, and you. You may be wondering if you can give your dog appropriate comfort and care while using an ACL dog brace in order to avoid surgery for your dog’s torn ACL. Indeed you can, but only if you get your dog a quality ACL brace, like our Posh Dog Knee Brace.

If you’re wondering if your dog has an ACL tear, the symptoms of an acute rupture are quite typical. Usually, the dog yells and stops bearing any weight on its rear leg when it is running and playing. The dog will frequently still walk around but may sometimes run on three legs and hike up or hang the injured limb.

Dog ACL Torn Surgery

For the majority of cruciate tears, surgery in the form of a tibial-plateau-leveling osteotomy (TPLO) is the best course of action; however, ACL braces are also showing to be an effective remedy.

Dog owners who participated in a study comparing TPLO surgery and custom stifle orthotics reported high levels of satisfaction with both procedures. The phrase “custom stifle orthotics” was used in the study. You might be tempted to order an all-dog cloth brace online in an effort to get one quickly and at a low cost. Your dog doesn’t require that in order to support its torn ACL. Your dog requires a specially made brace composed of durable material. Although many excellent companies make custom braces for a dog with an ACL tear, Posh Dog Knee Brace is a good option to take into consideration.

Restoring stifle joint stability is the aim of treatment for your dog’s torn ACL. The famous “drawer sign,” which happens when the veterinarian holds the femur in place while the tibia can be pulled forward like a sliding drawer, is caused by your dog’s unstable stifle due to the loss of an intact ACL/CCL. It’s a sign that the CCL has ruptured. Pain results from this laxity, which also promotes the growth of osteoarthritis.

No Fast Treatment for Dogs’ Torn ACLs

It follows that neither braces nor surgery are a quick fix. A brace may occasionally be recommended by a veterinarian to aid in your dog’s recovery following surgery or be recommended as a alternative option instead of surgery as well.

Whichever approach you decide on, consult your veterinarian or one of our Posh Vet Tech for advice and direction as you help your dog heal as well as to ensure that you have the right diagnosis.

If you think a brace might be a good option for your dog, contact us today via our contact form or call us at 509-412-3065. You can also visit our Facebook Page.