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Hip Labral Tears
The labrum is a ring of cartilage around the hip socket that contributes to the stability and function of the joint.
A labral tear may cause hip or groin pain, stiffness, clicking, catching, or difficulty with certain movements.
HIP CONDITIONS & SPORTS INJURIES
Hip Injuries Treatment in Lebanon
From Hip Pain to Confident Movement
Hip injuries can affect movement, training, and sports performance, particularly during activities involving running, rotation, deep hip flexion, and repeated changes of direction.
Dr Anthony Kamel provides individualized assessment and treatment for hip injuries in athletes and active individuals, with conservative treatment considered whenever appropriate.
Common Hip Conditions
Understanding What Is Causing Your Hip Pain
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Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
Femoroacetabular impingement occurs when the shape of the bones around the hip creates abnormal contact during movement.
This can contribute to hip pain, restricted movement, and damage to structures within the joint, including the labrum.
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Hip Instability
Hip instability occurs when the joint does not maintain adequate stability during movement and may be associated with pain, a feeling of giving way, or difficulty during physical activity.
Treatment depends on the cause, symptoms, anatomy, activity level, and individual patient.
Hip Pain in Athletes
Treat the Hip With the Sport in Mind
For athletes, hip pain can affect much more than one movement.
Running, kicking, pivoting, changing direction, squatting, and rotational movements can all place different demands on the hip.
Treatment should therefore consider mobility, strength, stability, joint mechanics, sporting demands, symptoms, and the ability to perform sport specific movements safely.
The goal isn't simply to reduce pain. It is to restore the function required for the patient's activity or sport.
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Movement-Centric Recovery
From acute care to athletic performance
CLINICAL PHILOSOPHY
Does a Hip Injury Need Surgery?
Not Every Hip Injury Requires Surgery.
A diagnosis on imaging does not automatically mean surgery is necessary.
Depending on the condition and individual case, treatment may begin with activity modification, rehabilitation, strengthening, and other non surgical options.
The decision considers:
- Symptoms and functional limitations
- Clinical examination
- Type and extent of the injury
- Hip stability and mobility
- Underlying hip anatomy
- Activity and sporting demands
- Response to previous treatment
- Individual goals
Surgery may be considered when symptoms or functional limitations persist despite appropriate conservative treatment, or when the nature of the injury makes surgical treatment appropriate.
“The treatment should fit the patient, not simply the imaging.”
Minimally Invasive & Arthroscopic
Hip Arthroscopy & Surgery
When Surgery Is the Appropriate Option
For selected hip conditions, arthroscopic or minimally invasive techniques may be considered when surgical treatment is necessary.
Depending on the diagnosis, surgery may address problems such as:
- Hip labral tears
- Femoroacetabular impingement
- Selected causes of hip instability
- Other structural problems affecting hip function
The surgical approach depends on the injury, anatomy, symptoms, activity demands, and individual patient.
The goal isn't simply to treat what appears on imaging. It is to restore function and movement.
CLINICAL EVALUATION
When Should You Get Your Hip Checked?
Consider an assessment if you experience:
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Persistent hip or groin pain
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Pain during running or sport
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Clicking, catching, or locking
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Reduced hip mobility
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A feeling of instability or giving way
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Pain with rotation or deep hip movements
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Symptoms that repeatedly return with activity
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Difficulty returning to training or sport
Hip pain can have different causes, which is why identifying the source of the symptoms is important before deciding on treatment.
PATIENT QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Does every hip injury require surgery?
No. Treatment depends on the diagnosis, symptoms, functional limitations, anatomy, activity demands, and response to conservative treatment.
02 Can a hip labral tear be treated without surgery?
In some cases, yes. Treatment may include activity modification, rehabilitation, and strengthening depending on the symptoms and individual patient.
03 What is femoroacetabular impingement?
FAI occurs when the shape of the hip joint creates abnormal contact between the bones during certain movements, which can contribute to pain and labral damage.
04 What is hip instability?
Hip instability refers to insufficient stability of the joint during movement. The cause and severity can vary, so treatment should be individualized.
05 When can I return to sport after a hip injury?
There is no single timeline. Return depends on the injury, treatment, strength, stability, mobility, function, sport specific demands, and overall readiness.
About Dr Anthony Kamel
Sports Medicine & Hip Surgery Expertise
Dr Anthony Kamel is a French trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, sports surgery, arthroscopy, and minimally invasive techniques.
His background in Biomechanical Engineering contributes to his approach to understanding movement, joint mechanics, and the forces placed on the hip during sport and physical activity.
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French-Trained Specialist
Sports Medicine, Sports Surgery & Minimally Invasive Arthroscopy (INSEP Paris)
BIO
Biomechanical Engineering
Master's Degree · Movement Analysis, Joint Kinematics & Kinetic Loading
Dr. Anthony Kamel
Orthopedic Surgeon | Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy
START YOUR RECOVERY
Get Back to What Moves You.
Whether you're experiencing persistent hip pain, a labral tear, femoroacetabular impingement, instability, or difficulty returning to sport, treatment begins by understanding the injury, the mechanics of the hip, and your individual activity goals.
Dr Anthony Kamel
Orthopedic Surgeon | Sports Medicine & Sports Surgery
Hip Injuries · Labral Tears · FAI · Hip Instability · Hip Arthroscopy