Preactivation of the quadriceps muscle could limit cranial tibial translation in a cranial cruciate ligament deficient canine stifle

•Quadriceps muscle contraction prevents tibial subluxation in canine cranial cruciate ligament deficient stifles.•Quadriceps muscle eliminates tibial subluxation particularly in canine limbs with low tibial plateau angle.•Quadriceps muscle rehabilitation should be considered in dogs with cranial cru...

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