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Dr. Robert Nirschl, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Robert Nirschl is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Arlington, VA. Dr. Nirschl specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Nirschl tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
66 years
Experience
Dr. Robert Nirschl, M.D.
- Arlington, VA
- Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi
- Accepting new patients
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What exercises get rid of rounded shoulders?
Scapular,rhomboids,mid-thoracic stretching and resistance
Can you fix a disc hernia?
Might require surgery to remove any disc protrusion which pinched a nerve
Can I go to the GYM with a back injury?
Need more info
What activities to avoid with a sprained ankle?
Any twisting with weight bearing
What activities to avoid with a herniated disc?
Bending,lifting,and twisting
wrist pain
You need a clear diagnosis and likely an X-ray.See an orthopedic surgeon
Severe torn rotator cuff
If you are healthy enough for anesthesia surgical repair should be considered.Find an orthopedic surgeon skilled in shoulder surgery.This often can be done byArthroscopy as an READ MORE
If you are healthy enough for anesthesia surgical repair should be considered.Find an orthopedic surgeon skilled in shoulder surgery.This often can be done byArthroscopy as an outpatient procedure.In way of surgical technique tell the surgeon to avoid the old fashioned unnecessary and harmful acromioplasty.Good luck.Dr.Nirschl
How can I treat a disc hernia at home?
Cervical or lumbar?
Meloxicam and valium
Valium is a sedative,anxiety,and muscle relaxer.Meloxicam is an anti-inflammatory N-said and totally different.Unless there are other issues the combination should have no contradictions. READ MORE
Valium is a sedative,anxiety,and muscle relaxer.Meloxicam is an anti-inflammatory N-said and totally different.Unless there are other issues the combination should have no contradictions.
Flexor tendon
Better to have surgery promptly.
Numb index finger
May have nerve pinch at your wrist(carpal tunnel syndrome)from the sling.If so the numbness should go away after sling use.
Knee dislocation
Probably the knee cap is shifting.Need x-rays.
What can cause back pain when standing?
Disc and arthritis issues,bad posture,muscle weakness(abdominal & lumbar) are common potential reasons
What does the information below mean
Need more info
Hip Replacement
Yes
Acl Meniscus and knee arthroscopy
If significant scar is blocking motion an arthroscopic release of the scar may be a reasonable consideration
24/7 extensive Right Hip groin pain- Q for any orthopaedic hip surgeon or hip specialist .
May need an MRI Arthrogram
How should I sleep with shoulder impingement?
Any position that doesnt cause pain
One rib in chest feels more out then others
Ligament holding rib joint at breast bone probably stretched out.Why? If its been that way for a year with no change probably not harmful.Need a CT X-Ray Scan to get an accurate READ MORE
Ligament holding rib joint at breast bone probably stretched out.Why? If its been that way for a year with no change probably not harmful.Need a CT X-Ray Scan to get an accurate diagnosis.
