The Balto® Ligatek is carefully designed to stabilize your dog's post-traumatic or acquired knee joint deficiency. With its adjustable hinges, the user can control the ROM (range of motion), and lock the joint into full immobilization or controlled degrees of flexion/extension. This enables the treatment of a variety of needs in a versatile way. The brace's width and length can be adjusted thanks to our trimmable straps, and the upper and lower padding can be extended or shortened to ensure an excellent fit around the leg.
Brace Applications:Comes in sizes small through x-large, for left and right orientation. 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.
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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). |
| SIZE | SKU | WEIGHT | A | B | C |
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| Small | BTLIGATEKL-S (Left) BTLIGATEKR-S (Right) | 20 - 35 lbs | 8.25" - 10" | 3" - 6" | 4.3" - 5.5" |
| Medium | BTLIGATEKL-M (Left) BTLIGATEKR-M (Right) | 35 - 65 lbs | 10" - 12" | 4" - 6" | 5.5 " - 7" |
| Large | BTLIGATEKL-L (Left) BTLIGATEKR-L (Right) | 60 - 110 lbs | 11.5" - 13" | 4.75" - 7" | 6" - 8.75" |
| X-Large | BTLIGATEKL-XL (Left) BTLIGATEKR-XL (Right) | 110+ lbs | 14" - 18" | 7" - 9" | 6.3" - 9.25" |
Measurement A: Circumference of middle to upper thigh
Measurement B: Circumference above the hock
Measurement C: Distance between the knee and the base of the hock
| SIZE | SKU | WEIGHT | A | B | C |
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| Small | BTLIGATEKL-S (Left) BTLIGATEKR-S (Right) | 10 -15kg | 21-25 cm | 8-15 cm | 11-14 cm |
| Medium | BTLIGATEKL-M (Left) BTLIGATEKR-M (Right) | 15-30 Kg | 26-31 cm | 10-16 cm | 14-18 cm |
| Large | BTLIGATEKL-L (Left) BTLIGATEKR-L (Right) | 28–50 Kg | 29-34 cm | 12-18 cm | 15-22 cm |
| X-Large | BTLIGATEKL-XL (Left) BTLIGATEKR-XL (Right) | Over 50Kg | 36 cm - 45.7 cm | 17.8 cm - 22.8 cm | 16-23 cm |
Measurement A: Circumference of middle to upper thigh
Measurement B: Circumference above the hock
Measurement C: Distance between the knee and the base of the hock
NOTE: Exchanges and returns will NOT be accepted if the brace is altered.
Need Replacement Parts? The following parts are available for this brace:
REPLACEMENT PART CCL Anchor Kit Strap - Ligatek
A clean brace not only prevents infections, irritation, and a stinky smell; but it also allows your brace to last longer. To help support the longevity of your bracing device, here are some of our tips on how to properly clean your orthopedic bracing:
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| SIZE | SKU | WEIGHT | A | B | C |
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| Small | BTLIGATEKL-S (Left) BTLIGATEKR-S (Right) | 20 - 35 lbs | 8.25" - 10" | 3" - 6" | 4.3" - 5.5" |
| Medium | BTLIGATEKL-M (Left) BTLIGATEKR-M (Right) | 35 - 65 lbs | 10" - 12" | 4" - 6" | 5.5 " - 7" |
| Large | BTLIGATEKL-L (Left) BTLIGATEKR-L (Right) | 60 - 110 lbs | 11.5" - 13" | 4.75" - 7" | 6" - 8.75" |
| X-Large | BTLIGATEKL-XL (Left) BTLIGATEKR-XL (Right) | 110+ lbs | 14" - 18" | 7" - 9" | 6.3" - 9.25" |
Measurement A: Circumference of middle to upper thigh
Measurement B: Circumference above the hock
Measurement C: Distance between the knee and the base of the hock
| SIZE | SKU | WEIGHT | A | B | C |
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| Small | BTLIGATEKL-S (Left) BTLIGATEKR-S (Right) | 10 -15kg | 21-25 cm | 8-15 cm | 11-14 cm |
| Medium | BTLIGATEKL-M (Left) BTLIGATEKR-M (Right) | 15-30 Kg | 26-31 cm | 10-16 cm | 14-18 cm |
| Large | BTLIGATEKL-L (Left) BTLIGATEKR-L (Right) | 28–50 Kg | 29-34 cm | 12-18 cm | 15-22 cm |
| X-Large | BTLIGATEKL-XL (Left) BTLIGATEKR-XL (Right) | Over 50Kg | 36 cm - 45.7 cm | 17.8 cm - 22.8 cm | 16-23 cm |
Measurement A: Circumference of middle to upper thigh
Measurement B: Circumference above the hock
Measurement C: Distance between the knee and the base of the hock
NOTE: Exchanges and returns will NOT be accepted if the brace is altered.
. We had our doubts with which brace the vet recommended. My understanding is both are CCL
braces. We probably should have got the one WITHOUT the metal brackets... would have gotten more use. Our dog has very long, very thin legs and just couldn't manage the weight of the brace. The brace seems to look as it would work if my dog wasn't so dainty.
Good quality brace for my large lab with a CCL injury. Takes a bit of time to adjust correctly to him and for him to adjust to walking with it. Slips down on leg a bit, but probably due to user error!! Overall I’m happy with the Baltic knee brace!
Good brace helped my dogs torn ccl
The XL was not large enough to properly fit our Great Dane's swollen knee depite measurements indicating it should. After numerous attempts to get her accustomed to it and trying to get it to fit - there was a lot of hair in the velco. I attempted to clean it, but anyone that has tried to get short, fine dog hair out of velcro knows it's nearly impossible. I did not return it because I could not get all the hair out of it and did not want to pay to ship it back and risk not getting a refund. Had it fit properly, I believe this would have been a great product. I will likely donate it to someone else in need of a brace. Our girl has since crossed over to the rainbow bridge, so I can't go back in time to check - but I wonder if perhaps her knee had swollen more from the time I measured and ordered the brace until it arrived a week or so later. Thus, I would suggest changing your instructions to add a "re-measure" step just prior to trying to fit the brace on the dog in case swelling changed the measurements. This might help someone else avoid the fitment frustration and "hair in velcro" that I encountered.
Good morning, I have to share an amazing review of your ligatek brace. Our senior dog tore her CCL and after 4 failed surgeries to try to repair it, we decided to stop torturing the poor girl and go this route instead. I wish we had tried this right away and saved all that money. Its amazing!
We are from Edmonton Alberta, quite a flat area so not too many challenging walks. We decided to head out to the Rockey Mountains for the weekend and go camping. We really put it to the test. We climbed loose rocky inclines, went down loose rocky hills, through muddy puddles (her choice..not mine lol) and in one of the coldest rivers. Without the brace she can barely walk around the yard, and with it we did 5km, 2 days in a row! My husband and I were shocked! And best of all she didn't even need painkillers after.
I am so grateful we found your brace, it has added a quality of life we never thought we would see again. She loves walks and it devastated us to think she would never enjoy another long adventure.
Thank-you!!
