Full Description

Read a peer-reviewed article about the brace here.

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. Affecting millions of patients annually, CCL injuries include: full or partial tearing of the ligament, Luxation of the patella, and Knee joint conditions such as arthritis, arthrosis and varus/valgus instability. This canine knee joint brace is a great solution for dogs suffering from limited mobility following injuries to the CCL joint. This breathable compression wrap, made with non-neoprene material, provides stability and support to your dog's rear legs without compromising natural movement. This knee brace is an excellent option for dogs in need of additional support while maintaining an active lifestyle.

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
• Complementary treatment option to physical therapy – can be used in combination with hydrotherapy and acupuncture
• Special circumstances or conservative treatment preference; bracing can be used as an alternative to surgery for ineligible surgical candidates
• This brace can be used on healthy joints, muscles and ligaments to prevent injury and provide 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.

All Balto® braces are made from high-quality materials, not neoprene, which is known to: collect bacteria, provide inadequate support, and wear down quickly. A variety of sizes ensure a secure fit. No pinching straps.

Recommended for all ages unless otherwise advised by veterinarians. Apply brace for balanced increments of time, if appropriate, for pets under the age of 2 to prevent possible growth disturbances.

Measurement A: Circumference of upper thigh
Measurement B: Circumference above the hock
Measurement C: Distance between A and B over the knee

Compare Like Braces

	Balto Jump	Bilateral Balto Jump	Balto Ligatek
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).