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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

Chronic arm pain

Yes but overuse tendinosis of the distal biceps is more likely.To clearly identify the pathological anatomy get an MRI.Make sure the Radiologist who reads the MRI knows your history READ MORE
Yes but overuse tendinosis of the distal biceps is more likely.To clearly identify the pathological anatomy get an MRI.Make sure the Radiologist who reads the MRI knows your history

Surgical screws causing pain

If the fracture is healed removing the screws might help

Knee pain arthritis

You may have an articular cartilage defect(osteochondritis).See an orthopedic surgeon

Ankle Pain

If you can run and jump probably nothing bad

What helps back pain from scoliosis?

Depends on magnitude of curves and location.Strengthening and flexibility exercises as well as bracing are good starting considerations.

Swollen hands

The tingling is likely carpal tunnel nerve pinch.Need to see an orthopedic surgeon to determine cause of swelling

Shin splints

Need to control flat feet.Also use counterforce shin brace.Also make sure your nutrition is adequate.Sometimes poor nutrition results in low calcium in the bones which could result READ MORE
Need to control flat feet.Also use counterforce shin brace.Also make sure your nutrition is adequate.Sometimes poor nutrition results in low calcium in the bones which could result in a stress fracture

Cramping in left groin

Need a diagnosis first.

Sons Broken elbow

Check with your orthopedic surgeon.Children with this type fracture usually heal without surgery but as noted check with your with your sons treating doctor for definitive recommendations READ MORE
Check with your orthopedic surgeon.Children with this type fracture usually heal without surgery but as noted check with your with your sons treating doctor for definitive recommendations

Possible fracture

Wait a few weeks.If no better get an X-ray

Sharp burning pain on both of Thighs mostly at night

Check with your back surgeon.Nerve pinch a high possibility

Intense hip pain

Pain could be coming from nerve pinch in back but probably not.More likely hip bursitis/tendinosis.Need a hip MRI for accurate diagnosis

What could I have possibly?

Re: Hip pain could be trochanteric bursitis(tendinosis) but need a lot more info

Back pain and narcotics online

Better have a diagnosis first

Armpit and arm pain

Probably a temporary nerve pinch.Wait a few weeks.If no improvement see an orthopedic surgeon.

I think i broken a blood vessel

You have a bruise which means some bleeding.Its possible there is a bone fracture.If its hard to walk after a week or 2 you might consider an X-ray.In the meantime try elevation,ice,and READ MORE
You have a bruise which means some bleeding.Its possible there is a bone fracture.If its hard to walk after a week or 2 you might consider an X-ray.In the meantime try elevation,ice,and an elastic wrap.

Wrist pain

With the background of rheumatoid & MS best to consult with a doctor probably best choice an orthopedic surgeon for starters

Should I get looked at

It would be wise to get an X-ray

Fall

Add ice packs 30 minutes on off with the elevation.See doctor in 1 to 2 weeks of no improvement.