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Three databases (PubMed, EMBASE and MEDLINE) were searched from inception to 21 January 2025, for studies evaluating the use of MCL PC during arthroscopic meniscus or anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery. Data on patient demographics, medial joint space measurements, postoperative instability, patient reported outcome measures (PROMs), and complications were extracted.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Fifteen studies comprising 1009 patients were included, with 723 undergoing PC. PC significantly increased medial joint space width by a mean of 5.7\u2009mm intraoperatively (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.05), with no residual laxity reported at mean final follow\u2010up of 16.5 months. The most common complications of PC were transient medial knee pain (12.7%) and ecchymosis (12.9%). There were five reports of saphenous nerve irritation (0.8%), all resolved by final follow\u2010up of 31.6 months. In contrast, iatrogenic chondral injury was reported in 9.0% of patients undergoing meniscal repair without PC.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>MCL PC is a safe and effective technique to improve visualisation and outcomes in arthroscopic meniscus surgery. It is associated with improved joint access and low complication rates without long\u2010term instability. 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