Table 2.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Percutaneous Partial Outside-In Release of MCL by Finding the Magic Point in Arthroscopic Medial Meniscus Surgery

Advantages	Disadvantages
Simple and effective technique allowing easy access for the diagnosis and treatment of medial meniscus pathologies	Beginners may find it difficult to locate the magic point
Rarely saphenous nerve and vein injury occur	Over-release due to multiple punctures
Very few complications and less chance of residual MCL laxity
Reduces the iatrogenic injury to the articular cartilage.

MCL, medial collateral ligament.