Custom Dog Knee Brace for CCL/ACL Tears | Joint & Mobility Support | Hero Braces

All Hero Braces are custom-made. So we give you the best chance for those tough sizes.

We have fit a 4 lb. Chihuahua AND a 214 lb. Newfoundland.

Hero Braces are fully custom-made, which means we can accommodate a wide range of sizes. We design each brace specifically for your dog’s unique anatomy to give them the best possible fit and function. That said, in rare cases, a dog’s limb shape or structure (regardless of size) may not be suitable for bracing. Once we receive your cast, we’ll carefully evaluate it to determine if a brace can be made. If it turns out bracing isn’t possible, we’ll notify you — just keep in mind that the $79 casting kit fee is nonrefundable...consider it a cheap test.

We want your life to be simpler. The Hero Brace uses an under-sleeve to hold the brace on the leg.

Harnesses wrap around another limb, further limiting the motion of the ‘good’ leg. Harnesses can be a hassle to put on your dog when you are getting ready for an outdoor adventure.

The Hero Brace will simplify your life AND allow your dog to utilize the good motion of the other limbs.

Hero has found the best of both worlds; we use urethane joints for durability and strength without adding extra weight.

Stainless steel joints are strong but heavy, and dogs shred aluminum joints.

Dog anatomy has evolved so that they can be explosive jumpers. Because of this, their thighs change shape dramatically when they walk.

The strap causes a problem in fitting the brace because of this change in thigh shape. The Hero Brace allows more room for good movement.

Yes, Hero Braces use a removable under-sleeve.

We do this so we can send you the padding directly. Braces with connected or glued in padding have to be sent into the manufacturer to be replaced.

We do not want your dog to go without the brace that is helping them play again!

Under-sleeve padding has many advantages:

1. Hand washing takes care of the dirt and bacteria.
2. If it wears out, we simply mail you a new under-sleeve.
3. The under-sleeve Velcros to the brace to ensure the brace will not fall off at the dog park.

Less than 1% of owners report dogs chewing a brace. And often we find it can be fixed if it happens.

What we do find is that as soon as your dog understands how much their Hero Brace helps them, they will not bother the brace.

We provide a break-in schedule with each brace to ensure your success!

If you see your dog licking the brace, it may indicate an adjustment is needed. We make adjustments a priority at our lab.

The joints and plastic of a Hero stifle brace are guaranteed for the life of your dog.

The straps and tread should last between 6 and 24 months, depending on your dog’s level of activity and spunk.

The straps and tread can be replaced for a minimal charge.

Regarding fit, we guarantee free adjustments as needed.

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It is essential to understand that, in dogs, even with surgery, the ACL is not repaired.

The ACL in dogs is so small that it cannot be reattached, so surgeons try other tricks to stabilize the leg.

Before surgeons were around, dogs would recover by forming scar tissue around the knee to stabilize the joint.

Braces are used to support the leg until scar tissue forms in dogs that cannot have surgery.

Yes, of course, we've helped 10's of thousands of dogs with braces. But why would others say no?

Knee braces have been available to dogs for over 20 years. That said, they are just now being taught in veterinary schools.

Most Veterinarians were not taught the process in school, so they may feel some apprehension. After all, they were taught that surgery was the best option. If your Veterinarian says bracing does not work, ask how many braces they have fit or tried to fit on dogs?

Today, we find that many dogs cannot have surgery. So bracing is becoming more commonly used in practice. Studies published by Veterinarians have shown that knee braces can be helpful.

In the end, it is your choice how you can help your pet in your situation. Do your best, that's all anyone can ask.

Yes. We understand bracing is relatively new to veterinary medicine (within past 15 years.) So we provide different ways of learning for your veterinarian to implement bracing into their clinic practices.

Visit our Veterinarians page to see those resources.

Sure, that is why we set up our Virtual Clinic. Dr. Paul will meet with you and your Veterinarian or Therapist via live video call.

In person? Yes

If you can get here, Ben will be happy to share his expertise and evaluate your pet. Hero is located in a small town in rural Nebraska. The closest commercial airport is Denver International, a 3-hour drive, and we have a regional airport for private jets.

You would have an opportunity to enjoy the relaxing solitude of the local Sage Hill Loft and Venue. Please call us in advance to coordinate these arrangements.