PRP may be considered for selected musculoskeletal conditions as part of an individualized treatment plan.
Orthopedic Treatments in Lebanon The Right Treatment Starts With the Right Diagnosis.
Not every injury requires the same approach, and not every orthopedic problem requires surgery.
Dr Anthony Kamel provides individualized treatment for sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions, ranging from conservative care and injections to ultrasound guided procedures, arthroscopy, and sports surgery when appropriate.
A Conservative First Approach
Surgery Is Not Always the Answer.
When an injury can be appropriately managed without surgery, conservative treatment is considered first.
Depending on the condition and individual patient, treatment may include:
- Activity modification
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
- Progressive strengthening
- Load management
- Medication when appropriate
- Selected injections and procedures
Treatment is adapted according to the injury, symptoms, physical examination, activity level, lifestyle, and individual goals.
Explore Sports MedicineInjections & Ultrasound Guided Procedures
Treatment Based on the Right Indication
Selected injections and ultrasound guided procedures may form part of a broader treatment plan for certain orthopedic and sports related conditions.
The appropriate treatment depends on the diagnosis, symptoms, condition being treated, and individual patient.
Cortisone injections may be considered for selected conditions when clinically appropriate, based on the diagnosis and individual patient.
Hyaluronic acid injections may be considered for selected joint conditions as part of a broader treatment strategy.
Whether they are appropriate depends on the joint involved, diagnosis, symptoms, and individual patient.
Ultrasound guidance allows the physician to visualize anatomical structures in real time while performing selected procedures.
It may be used for certain joint, tendon, muscle, and sports related conditions when appropriate.
Knee Surgery Treatments
Restoring Stability & Function
When a knee injury requires surgery, the procedure is selected according to the injured structure, knee stability, associated injuries, activity demands, and individual goals.
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ACL Reconstruction
ACL reconstruction may be considered when an ACL injury causes significant instability or when the patient's sporting and activity demands require surgical treatment.
The surgical approach is individualized according to the injury and patient.
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Meniscus Surgery
Not every meniscus injury requires surgery.
When surgery is appropriate, treatment depends on factors such as the type and location of the tear, symptoms, associated injuries, and individual patient.
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Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Knee arthroscopy uses a camera and specialized instruments introduced through small incisions to evaluate and treat selected problems within the knee joint.
Whether arthroscopy is appropriate depends on the specific diagnosis and individual patient.
Shoulder Surgery Treatments
Stability, Strength & Movement
Shoulder surgery may be considered when structural damage, persistent symptoms, or instability cannot be adequately managed through conservative treatment.
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Rotator Cuff Repair
Rotator cuff repair may be considered for selected tears based on the type of injury, symptoms, functional limitations, activity demands, and individual patient.
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Latarjet Procedure
The Latarjet procedure may be considered in selected cases of recurrent shoulder instability or dislocation.
The decision depends on factors such as the patient's anatomy, previous dislocations, associated bone loss, activity level, and sporting demands.
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Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder arthroscopy may be used to treat selected conditions through small incisions using a camera and specialized instruments.
The procedure performed depends on the specific shoulder injury, anatomy, symptoms, and functional demands.
Hip & Ankle Arthroscopy
Minimally Invasive Treatment for Selected Joint Conditions
For selected hip and ankle conditions, arthroscopy may be considered when conservative treatment is not sufficient or when the nature of the injury requires surgical management.
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip arthroscopy may be used for selected conditions such as labral injuries and femoroacetabular impingement, depending on the diagnosis, anatomy, symptoms, and individual patient.
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle arthroscopy may be used to evaluate and treat selected problems within the ankle joint, including certain cases of tibiotalar impingement and osteochondral injuries.
Arthroscopy & Minimally Invasive Surgery
When Surgery Becomes the Right Treatment
Dr Anthony Kamel performs arthroscopic and minimally invasive procedures for selected conditions affecting the knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle.
Arthroscopy allows selected joint problems to be evaluated and treated using a camera and specialized instruments introduced through small incisions.
The surgical technique is chosen according to the injury, anatomy, symptoms, activity demands, and individual patient.
The goal is not to perform surgery simply because an injury exists. It is to choose the right procedure when surgery is the appropriate treatment.
Explore Sports SurgeryTreatment Built Around the Patient
The Same Injury Doesn't Always Mean the Same Treatment.
Two patients can have the same diagnosis and require different treatment plans.
The decision considers:
- Symptoms
- Clinical examination
- Imaging when needed
- Stability and function
- Age and activity level
- Sport and physical demands
- Previous treatment
- Individual goals
An MRI helps identify structural changes, but it does not make the treatment decision on its own.
We treat the patient, not just the scan.
From Treatment to Return to Sport
Feeling Better Is Only Part of Recovery.
For athletes and active individuals, successful treatment doesn't end when pain improves.
Returning safely may also require restoring strength, stability, mobility, movement control, function, and sport specific readiness.
The question isn't only:
“Has the injury healed?”
It is also:
“Is the patient ready for the demands of their activity?”
Does every orthopedic injury require surgery? +
No. Many orthopedic and sports injuries can be treated conservatively. Surgery is considered when it is appropriate for the injury and individual patient.
How is the right treatment chosen? +
Treatment is based on the diagnosis, symptoms, clinical examination, function, activity demands, imaging when necessary, previous treatment, and individual goals.
Are injections appropriate for every injury? +
No. PRP, cortisone, hyaluronic acid, and other procedures have different indications. The appropriate option depends on the diagnosis and individual patient.
Is an MRI enough to decide my treatment? +
No. Imaging is one part of the assessment and should be interpreted alongside symptoms, examination, function, and the patient's needs.
Are minimally invasive procedures suitable for every injury? +
No. The surgical approach depends on the specific condition, anatomy, symptoms, and individual patient.
Does treatment end when the pain disappears? +
Not necessarily. Particularly after a sports injury, strength, stability, function, and readiness for activity may still need to be restored before a full return.
About Dr Anthony Kamel
An Individualized Approach to Orthopedic Care
Dr Anthony Kamel is a French trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, sports surgery, arthroscopy, minimally invasive techniques, and ultrasound guided procedures.
His experience in sports medicine and background in Biomechanical Engineering contribute to an approach focused on understanding the injury, movement, and individual demands of each patient.
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Find the Right Treatment for Your Injury.
Whether treatment requires rehabilitation, an injection, an ultrasound guided procedure, arthroscopy, or sports surgery, the first step is determining what your condition actually needs.
Dr Anthony Kamel
Orthopedic Surgeon | Sports Medicine & Sports Surgery
Conservative Care · Injections · Arthroscopy · Minimally Invasive Techniques
Keserwan · Beirut · Byblos