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  • Single Portal Arthroscopy (SPA) is a procedure performed just as it sounds. With this technique, surgeons only require the need to make one surgical incision, as opposed to two or three during most arthroscopic procedures.

  • The Single Portal Arthroscopy approach is designed to allow patients quicker recovery by providing them with a less invasive surgery. Therefore, instead of two or three 1cm incisions required with traditional arthroscopy, surgeons now have the ability to create only one, 1cm incision in the knee, shoulder, hip, or ankle. With this cutting edge technique, you may no longer have multiple scars, long recovery time, and swelling.

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    Medical Disclaimers

    The information in this SPA site is provided for educational purposes only and is not meant as medical advice. Accordingly, Stryker assumes no liability related to your decision to pursue SPA based on any information provided in this SPA site. Speak to your doctor to decide if SPA is right for you and your specific condition. As with any surgery, SPA carries certain risks. Your doctor should explain the possible complications of surgery as well as any side affects you may experience. Your doctor should also let you know what to expect before, during, and after surgery which may be different from case to case.

    References

    [1]: DE Cooper, "Single Portal vs. Two Portal Knee Arthroscopy: A Level 2B Clinical Pilot Study. Arthroscopy Assn. of N. America Annual Meeting ePoster, May 2014

    SPA patients, on average, reported less pain at day 2, day 4, day 7, day 30, and day 90 with statistically significant results at days 4 and 7; less scarring and tenderness at three months post-op; less interference with daily routine activities and playing sports at one month than 2 portal patients; 42% of patients required no pain pills after leaving the facility compared to 10% of 2 portal patients.

    [2]: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. (2010). Knee Arthroscopy. In OrthoInfo. Retrieved March 9, 2014, from http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00299.

    [3]: Osteoarthritis Education. (2014). Retrieved March 9, 2014, from http://www.djoglobal.com/education/patient-education/osteoarthritis-education.

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