Dr. Youssef Bassim
Orthopedic Surgery
Im mother 28 years old why when i bend down to pick somthing on floor and stand up will feel pain in my bottom back.?
Dr. Youssef Bassim,
Orthopedic Surgery
- It is always advisable to squat and not to bend forward when you want to pick up something from the floor. Bending forward will cause more tension on the back muscles and results in pain and contract... Read More
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What kind of sport helps after a meniscus surgery of my knee?
Dr. Youssef Bassim,
Orthopedic Surgery
- Quadriceps exercises are very important before and after meniscal surgery. It is very important to follow the instruction of the orthopedic surgeon after the surgery and take few physiotherapy sessio... Read More
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I have a serious problem with my right feet especially! I wear size 39 shoes but i sometimes feel as if i need a 40 size right shoe. A BUNION appeared recently near the big toe. What are solutions plz
Dr. Youssef Bassim,
Orthopedic Surgery
- it is common not to have same sizes of both feet. Your problem is most probably related to shoe wear and when the shoes are inappropriate you feel you want to wear different sizes. Bunion is also ... Read More
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Hi doctors everytime i do some exercise and use my arm i feel pain in muscles for few days what can be the cause, thanks
Dr. Youssef Bassim,
Orthopedic Surgery
- In order to avoid muscular pain after exercise, first the exercise should be on regular basis and it should not be exhausting, Warming up should be done before starting any sports. The pain is due... Read More
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I have swelling and pain in my ankle. Any advices?
Dr. Youssef Bassim,
Orthopedic Surgery
- First if the swelling is from trauma, you should go to a hospital for possible X-ray. If it is not trauma, it could be from several causes. It depends on your age and if you have any other medical p... Read More
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I start feeling lower back pain from the right especially if i walk i feel it heating ,i took anti-inflammation and i used ice,what could be the reason ?what's your advise? thanks.
Dr. Youssef Bassim,
Orthopedic Surgery
- Low back pain can be due to several causes. If it limited to the back without radiation to the legs we call it mechanical back pain and the result is back muscle contraction. Overweight, lack of spor... Read More
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I hurt my ankle on satuday, had an xray, it's not broken but now it's really swollen and i cant have an mri but until wednesday, is that ok?
Dr. Youssef Bassim,
Orthopedic Surgery
- Most of the time, ankle sprain is associated with ligament injuries without any fractures noted. So the X ray will be normal. It is very important to treat properly an ankle sprain especially when ... Read More
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I spend 9-10 hours a day sitting working behind my desk, it's causing me epic LOWER-back pain.. How can this be solved? what is the best position to sit to avoid this pain? Thanks.
Dr. Youssef Bassim,
Orthopedic Surgery
- Sitting in front of the computer for long time is associated with inactivity, increase in weight and muscle spasm and fatigue mostly affecting back muscles which results in lower back pain. First it i... Read More
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I'm 28 years old and most of my time working infront the computer . I feel very tired even if I do a small effort . Can you help me please in order to avoid this problem . Best Regards
Dr. Youssef Bassim,
Orthopedic Surgery
- Sitting in front of the computer for long time is associated with inactivity, increase in weight and muscle spasm and fatigue. This all will lead to easy fatigability and tiredness for any effort. F... Read More
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Hello, I am experiencing severe lower back pain that shoots down my right thigh due to prolonged sitting (job requires it). Is it necessarily sciatica? Is there anything I can do to ease it at home?
Dr. Youssef Bassim,
Orthopedic Surgery
- Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by injury to or pressure on the sciatic nerve. So it is very important to differentiate between back pain radiating to... Read More
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About Dr. Youssef Bassim
Graduated as an MD from American University of Beirut
Based in
Zgharta, Lebanon
