Table 2.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages	Disadvantages
Provides stable and reproducible positioning of the operative knee without continuous manual assistance.	Requires additional equipment (L-shaped support and side rail clamp) that may not be available in all centers.
Enhances visualization and opening of the lateral compartment, especially in bucket-handle tears.	Incorrect positioning of the support may compromise knee stability and surgical access.
Reduces the need for an experienced assistant to maintain the figure-4 position during repair.	Potential risk of patient shifting on the table if the safety strap is not properly secured.
Facilitates handling of arthroscopic instruments and suture passage in the posterolateral compartment.	Tilting the table may create ergonomic challenges for the surgical team if not well adjusted.
Increases safety during inside-out and all-inside suturing by providing consistent access and reducing iatrogenic cartilage injury.	Requires careful planning to avoid excessive varus stress or inadequate distraction of the lateral compartment.
Simple and low-cost adaptation of a device already used in total knee arthroplasty.