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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

Can you help with neck stiffness?

Try heat,massage,and exercise

How long is recovery after heel surgery?

Need to know the type of surgery

Is scoliosis surgery life threatening?

Anything can happen with any surgery but surgery including scoliosis is quite safe

Can physical therapy help shoulder joint pain?

Depends on the cause but often helpful

Will I get a brace after ankle surgery?

Depends on problem but usually

Can a brace fix scoliosis?

With smaller curves

What should I do to fix tennis elbow?

Physio rebab exercise, eliminate overuse, anti-inflammatory meds(perhaps injection).For chronic symptoms a 5 percent chance of surgery.

Enoxaparin/celexane and alcohol?

Ordinarily, one alcohol drink would not affect blood thinner medication unless there are other factors. Check with the prescribing doctor.