Rehabilitative therapy under specialized veterinary supervision has proven to accelerate and even improve recovery after surgery.
However, it alone has, so far, not proven to be a complete alternative to surgery for knee ligament injuries in dogs.
Likewise, tailored knee braces are a relatively new import in canine orthopedics and have gained some praise amongst owners and veterinary professionals.
You may want to speak to your vet or surgeon about these but bear in mind, while humans commonly wear knee braces, dog knee are very different, and a brace may not necessarily show conclusive results.
