Sports Surgery in Lebanon Precision in Surgery. Focused on Movement.
Dr Anthony Kamel specializes in sports surgery, arthroscopy, and minimally invasive techniques for selected injuries affecting the knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle.
Surgery is considered when it is the appropriate treatment to restore stability, function, and movement, with every decision based on the individual patient and their goals.
Explore Sports MedicineWhen Is Sports Surgery Needed?
Not Every Sports Injury Needs Surgery
Many sports injuries can be managed conservatively. Surgery may become appropriate when an injury causes significant structural damage, persistent instability, recurring symptoms, or functional limitations that cannot be adequately managed with non surgical treatment.
The decision considers:
- Type and severity of injury
- Physical examination
- Imaging findings
- Joint stability and function
- Age and activity level
- Sport and physical demands
- Previous treatment and rehabilitation
- Individual goals
For athletes, the timing of the injury, competition demands, and safe return to performance may also influence treatment planning.
The right surgery starts with the right indication.
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Arthroscopic & Minimally Invasive Surgery
A Precise Approach to Joint Surgery
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique that uses a small camera and specialized instruments to examine and treat selected conditions inside a joint through small incisions.
Dr. Kamel performs arthroscopic surgery in Lebanon for selected knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle conditions.
When appropriate, arthroscopy may offer benefits including smaller incisions, detailed visualization of joint structures, less disruption to surrounding tissues, and potentially faster recovery in selected cases.
The technique, however, is chosen according to the injury and patient.
The goal is not simply a smaller incision. It is the right procedure for the right condition.
Areas of Surgical Expertise
Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff
- Shoulder Instability
- Recurrent Dislocation
- Latarjet
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
Surgery Built Around the Patient
The Same Injury Doesn't Always Mean the Same Treatment
An MRI can identify structural damage, but it does not determine the surgical decision on its own.
Dr. Kamel considers the patient's symptoms, physical examination, anatomy, injury characteristics, activity level, sport, and individual goals before recommending surgery or selecting a surgical approach.
For athletes, treatment planning also considers the physical demands of their sport and what they need to safely return to performance.
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From Surgery to Return to Sport
Surgery Is One Part of Recovery
A successful operation is only one stage of the return to activity.
Recovery progressively focuses on restoring movement, strength, stability, function, and sport specific ability before returning to full training or competition.
For athletes, the question isn't only:
“How long has it been since surgery?”
It is also:
“Is my body ready for the demands of my sport?”
Does every sports injury need surgery? +
No. Many sports injuries can be treated conservatively. Surgery is considered when it is medically appropriate for the injury and the individual patient.
Does every ACL tear require surgery? +
No. Treatment depends on factors such as knee stability, associated injuries, activity level, sporting demands, and individual goals.
Does a meniscus tear always require arthroscopy? +
No. Some meniscus injuries can be managed conservatively. Treatment depends on the type of tear, symptoms, associated injuries, and individual patient.
Is arthroscopic surgery always better than open surgery? +
No. The appropriate surgical technique depends on the injury, procedure, anatomy, and individual patient.
When can I return to sport after surgery? +
There is no universal timeline. Return depends on the injury, procedure, recovery, strength, stability, function, and demands of the specific sport.
About Dr Anthony Kamel
French Trained Expertise in Sports Surgery
Dr Anthony Kamel is a French trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, sports surgery, arthroscopy, and minimally invasive techniques.
His experience in France includes INSEP, alongside training in orthopedic and sports medicine environments. He also holds a Master's degree in Biomechanical Engineering, adding an understanding of movement, joint mechanics, forces, and load distribution to his approach.
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The Right Surgery Starts With the Right Decision.
If an injury is limiting your movement, sport, or performance, the first step is determining whether surgery is necessary and which treatment is appropriate for you.
Dr Anthony Kamel
Orthopedic Surgeon | Sports Medicine & Sports Surgery
Arthroscopy · Minimally Invasive Techniques
Knee · Shoulder · Hip · Ankle