Dr. Youssef El Bitar
Orthopedic Surgery
I fell and l twisted my wrist. the doctor gave me analgesic and put a splint to stabilise my wrist for a few days. X ray was clear. It still hurts when i write. I have an exam &i dont know wht to do.
Dr. Youssef El Bitar,
Orthopedic Surgery
- Since the xray was clear (that is there was no fracture or subluxation/dislocation), the most probable diagnosis is a wrist sprain. Wrist sprains can result in damage to ligaments, tendons or cartilag... Read More
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If mri showed at c3-c4 broad based disk protrusion is seen moderatlely impinging on ventral aspect of thecal sac and abutting on origin of left c4 nerve root, can this be the cause of whole body pain?
Dr. Youssef El Bitar,
Orthopedic Surgery
- When the C3-C4 disc abuts the left C4 nerve root, the pain is usually present in the neck and does not go beyond the shoulders. Whole body pain cannot be explained by this MRI finding alone and there ... Read More
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My friend is 15 yrs. She suffers from pain in both knees. Crack sounds. Swelling. Excessive pain in winter. Please explain the causes, treatment, & protective procedures.
Dr. Youssef El Bitar,
Orthopedic Surgery
- Pain and swelling in both knees in a young person might be due to rheumatologic conditions. She might need to do some blood tests and plain radiographs of both knees. Her best option would be to see a... Read More
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What are the characteristics of hand and arm pain when it's coming from a cervical disc? thanks
Dr. Youssef El Bitar,
Orthopedic Surgery
- There are 8 cervical nerve roots on each side of the neck. Any of those nerve roots can be compressed by a bulging disc. The most common discs involved in hand and arm pain are the ones compressing th... Read More
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What is arthritis and how is it diagnosed? Also, what is the treatment for arthristis?
Dr. Youssef El Bitar,
Orthopedic Surgery
- I would also like to add that imaging (x-rays) are very helpful as well to differentiate inflammatory arthritis from osteoarthritis or trauma related arthritis.
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My wife is suffering from tingling in the fingers of the feet and hand fingers. Her left fingers (feet and hand) are less sensible. The doctor prescribed cervical IRM, She is in depression fear of MS
Dr. Youssef El Bitar,
Orthopedic Surgery
- There are multiple causes for the symptoms you are describing including nerve compression, vascular disease, diabetes and others. Anxiety and stress can also be a cause, however all the other causes s... Read More
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I'm a hard working person as I spend around 14 to 16 hours a day using the computer. 2 weeks ago I started experiencing severe mid-back pain when I stand up, bend or even sleep. What could this be?
Dr. Youssef El Bitar,
Orthopedic Surgery
- Look up "ergonomics" which might help you adjust your environment to help reduce your fatigue and discomfort and increase your productivity.
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EXPLAIN PLS:abcenc de scolios-hyprlodos/rectitude lombair antalgiq/abcenc de lesion tromatiq/herni intraspongieus au platau inferieur du vertebr lombair/pncement modere ds interligne L3-L4,L4-L5,L5-S1
Dr. Youssef El Bitar,
Orthopedic Surgery
- I would like also to add that given your age, your are at very minimal risk of having degeneration in the discs.
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What are the symptoms of scoliosis?
Dr. Youssef El Bitar,
Orthopedic Surgery
- I agree with Dr. El-Houcheimi. I would also like to add that some rare types of scoliosis can cause back pain and they are usually the result of a benign tumor in the spine (osteoid osteoma) that can ... Read More
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Why does my back hurt when i sneeze? (Lower part - sacrum)
Dr. Youssef El Bitar,
Orthopedic Surgery
- Back pain can be the result of many problems. Back pain in young people tend to be less serious than older patients and is usually the result of muscular injuries around the spine. However, many other... Read More
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About Dr. Youssef El Bitar
Graduated as an MD from American University of Beirut
Based in
Beirut, Lebanon
