Full Description
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The Balto® Jump stifle knee brace is carefully designed to stabilize your dog's post-traumatic or acquired knee joint deficiency. The Balto® Jump is designed to support one of the most common injuries in canines, Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) trauma. Annually impacting millions of patients, CCL injuries encompass various complications including patellar luxation, arthrosis, arthritis, varus/valgus instability, and luxation of the ligament. This canine knee joint device is an excellent remedy for canines with restricted mobility due to CCL joint injuries. Constructed from a breathable compression material and constructed from a material other than neoprene, it gives your dog's hind limbs support and stability without impeding their natural movement. When a dog maintains an active lifestyle and requires additional knee support, this knee brace is an outstanding option.
BRACE APPLICATIONS
- CCL tears (partial and full)
- Partial CCL tears can take about 6 months to stabilize, and up to a year to form mature scar tissue to stabilize the knee to regular function.
- Full CCL tears, depending on severity, can take up to a year to stabilize and an additional year to form mature scar tissue that can stabilize the knee to regular function.
- Post-surgical support (for surgeries such as TPLO, TTA, ELSS, and MPL)
- Structural support to injured or affected limbs
- Chronic canine knee pain management
- A complimentary treatment to physical therapy that can be combined with acupuncture and hydrotherapy
- Adverse conditions or a preference for conservative care; bracing can be utilized in place of surgery for patients who are not eligible.
- When applied to healthy ligaments, muscles, and joints, this brace can help to prevent further damage and offer structural support.
BRACE FEATURES
- Two pockets which contain angled airplane aluminum splints (medial and lateral) that help restrict the lateral movement (also referred to as a drawer movement) of the knee when necessary.
- Abdominal band to ensure the brace is secured around the dog’s hind end.
- A third, additional stabilization strap is provided for more active animals.
- The brace can also be used without splints for conditions such as arthritis and arthrosis.
- Compression helps increase blood flow in the affected area, which helps reduce stiffness, pain, and inflammation
- Adjustable upper and lower padding straps can be lengthened or shortened on the leg to ensure an excellent fit
Using the Balto® Jump on both the left and right knees can also help with cases related to:
- Senior dogs as a result of general degenerative process
- Overweight dogs dealing with high pressure on their good leg
- Active dogs with an important compensation behavior
Comes in sizes xx-small through x-large, for a left or right orientation. Please note that the xx-small size can only be worn in female orientation (in small breeds this is okay for most males) and is unable to be connected to a second knee brace to provide bilateral support. To find the best size for your pet, visit the sizing chart here
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Uses |
Used to stabilize the knee and provide compression. | Used to stabilize the knee and provide compression bilaterally. | Used to control the range of motion (ROM) and stabilize the knee. |
Splints |
The aluminum (slightly adjustable) splints are removable. | The aluminum (slightly adjustable) splints are removable bilaterally. | The aluminum splints are not removable, but are adjustable. |
Fit |
Uses adjustable Velcro for a secure fit and comes with a male and female anchor kit. | Uses adjustable Velcro for a secure fit while the braces anchor together across the back. | Uses adjustable hinges and padding for a secure fit and comes with a kit for setting the range of motion (ROM). |