Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Braganza-Tan (BT) Pass-Through Stump Incision, Stump-Sparing, and Stump-Sacrificing ACL Reconstruction Techniques Among Filipino Patients

Background. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) aims to restore knee stability and function following ligament injury. Remnant-preserving techniques have gained interest due to their potential benefits in proprioception, graft healing, and early functional recovery. Objective. To compare the clinical and patient-reported outcomes, knee stability, and complication rates of the Braganza-Tan (BT) pass-through stump incision, the stump-sparing, and the stump-sacrificing techniques in ACLR using hamstring grafts among Filipino patients at the University of Santo Tomas Hospital. Methodology. A prospective, randomized controlled trial was conducted among 90 Filipino patients aged 18–35 years diagnosed with acute primary ACL tear (