Instructions For Sizing the A-TraC Dynamic Brace™
Required Measurements for the NEW A-TraC Dynamic Brace™
DOG'S NAME
INVOLVED LEG
R, L OR BOTH
TIBIA LENGTH
FROM X-RAY
(SEE EXAMPLE A)
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WEIGHT
ANTERIOR
CHEST
THIGH
CIRCUMFERENCE
LEFT
RIGHT
GIRTH
PLEASE MEASURE IN INCHES & DECIMALS TWO DIGITS. (EXAMPLE: 7.62 INCHES)
GIRTH MEASUREMENT:
Place a flexible tape measure under the dog so it rests up into both arm
pits (against the front legs) of the dog. Now measure the circumference of
the dog from this point.
You will want to leave this flexible tape measure in place to
perform the Anterior Chest Measurement. If you do not have a
second flexible tape measure, substitute a string in the
place of the tape measure for the Girth Measurement.
TAPE MEASURE
Point
A
Point
B
THIGH MEASUREMENT:
Use a string to measure.
Starting at Point B, hold one end of string at Point B,
run string around most upper part of the THIGH, returning
back to Point B. Lay a yardstick (preferably) or a tape
measure flat on a table. Hold your predetermined length
of string up to the yardstick to determine the length of the
total THIGH.
ANTERIOR CHEST MEASUREMENT:
Leaving either a string or a tape measure in the Girth Measurement Position, will prevent you from over measuring
the Anterior Chest Measurement by providing distinct borders for its measurement.
Place your second tape measure at Point A at the front border of the Girth Tape Measure (or string) on the left
side of the dog. Measure from the front of the Girth Tape Measure (or string) on the left side of the dog (Point A),
to the same point at the front of the Girth Tape Measure (or string) on the right side of the dog.
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Example A
Bisection of the TIBIA on lateral view.
Measurement taken from proximal tibial
plateau to distal tibial articular surface.
A-TraC Dynamic Brace™ Sizing:
To obtain the most reliable sizing
possible, determinations are based on a
“measurement of the TIBIA.”
Should be Lateral view
TABLE TOP X-RAY "NOT in BUCKY"
unless digital x-ray system is employed.
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Alternative to Tibia X-ray Measurement
for the A-TraC Dynamic Brace®
If you cannot obtain an X-ray of the Tibia you may use the 'Withers" measurement as an alternative. While the
"Withers" measurement is not quite as accurate as a measurement of the Tibia on X-ray,
it is quite reliable for determining the Brace size in most dogs.
When placing your order online, our Sizing Calculator will determine the Brace & Harness sizes with the Withers or
the Tibia measurement. The calculator is quite easy to use and gives excellent results. If you have any difficulties
during ordering please call our Information & Technical Support line at 847-634-1700.
D
"Withers" Measurement
F
C
E
B
A
1. Have the dog standing. If it is difficult for your dog to stand have someone assist the dog with weight bearing. Put a towel or
cloth under his back end and lift up gently to take some weight off the dog's back legs.
2. Place a yardstick with the one inch side of the stick touching the ground (A). and the 36 inch side at the top.
3. Place the flat side of the yardstick against the dog’s left front leg and align the back edge of the yardstick with the back edge of
the dog’s leg (B).
4. Place the flat side of a foot ruler over the dog’s shoulder blades (C).
5. With your fingers push down firmly over the foot ruler to compress any fur in this area. (D).
6. Make sure the foot ruler crosses the yardstick at a 90 degree angle (E). If the foot ruler angles up it will falsely increase the
measurement. If the foot ruler angles down it will falsely decrease the measurement.
7. Read the measurement where the foot ruler crosses the yardstick (F). This is the withers measurement or height of the dog at
its withers.