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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.
67 years
Experience
Dr. Robert Nirschl, M.D.
- Arlington, VA
- Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi
- Accepting new patients
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My ankle is swollen?
Usually ligament or tendon injury.
What causes ankle pain without injury?
Possibly tendon stress,or arthritis
Boxers fracture not set right?
Boxers fractures generally are not major functional issues even with some angulation as the 5th metacarpal is highly mobile. It sounds like the nerve is irritated. This might be READ MORE
Boxers fractures generally are not major functional issues even with some angulation as the 5th metacarpal is highly mobile. It sounds like the nerve is irritated. This might be more troublesome long term. Hopefully, it's only temporary. Massage the finger gently with cortisone cream and hope the nerve settles down.
Unsuccessful corrective surgery?
Depends on blood supply and your general health. Smoking is bad for blood supply and the position of fracture. It will likely need bone grafts and IM nails if another surgery is READ MORE
Depends on blood supply and your general health. Smoking is bad for blood supply and the position of fracture. It will likely need bone grafts and IM nails if another surgery is attempted.
Do I have to do physical therapy for a broken ankle?
Usually a good idea.While waiting for the fracture to heal the muscles weaken
Is ACL surgery painful?
Depends on how you handle pain.For most folks maybe 2or 3 days of stronger pain pills then to Tylenol or something like Aleve.It’s a good idea to strengthen your leg with rehab READ MORE
Depends on how you handle pain.For most folks maybe 2or 3 days of stronger pain pills then to Tylenol or something like Aleve.It’s a good idea to strengthen your leg with rehab exercise before surgery as that speeds post op rehab and offers some pain control as well.
What are some physical therapy exercises for ankle sprain?
Inversion eversion of ankle with tension cord resistance.
Can acupuncture be done on the neck?
For temporary pain control it might help
Can acupuncture be done on the back?
For temporary pain control it might help
How do you fix a curved spine?
Need more info . Minor curves exercise.Major curves sometimes need surgery
How can I treat a leg injury?
Need more info
Best course of action for month old toe injury?
Might have a nerve pinch.Metatarsal pad might help.Can buy from drugstore.
Can a chiropractor fix an injury?
Depends on what is injured (? Muscle, tendon,nerve,disc,etc.) Chiropractors are not all the same in education and experience.Overall some can be helpful in pain control for problems READ MORE
Depends on what is injured (? Muscle, tendon,nerve,disc,etc.) Chiropractors are not all the same in education and experience.Overall some can be helpful in pain control for problems without major tissue damage.
I have a sharp lower back pain?
May have a nerve pinch.Best to get an accurate diagnosis.An orthopedic surgeon would be a good choice
Elbow pain?
The tendon is damaged(medial elbow tendinosis with calcification.If pain control (possibly cortisone injection,physio,and counterforce bracing don’t do the job might need surgery(Nirschl READ MORE
The tendon is damaged(medial elbow tendinosis with calcification.If pain control (possibly cortisone injection,physio,and counterforce bracing don’t do the job might need surgery(Nirschl procedure).
How long does a knee injury show on an MRI?
The MRI only tells the anatomy at the time it is done.If and when healing occurs the next MRI will reflect that
How long does it take to recover from knee ligament surgery?
Depends on the ligament.For ACL full healing(eg. Full Sports performance 1 year,walking without cane approximately 3 to 6 weeks.Many factors including your fitness and pain tolerance READ MORE
Depends on the ligament.For ACL full healing(eg. Full Sports performance 1 year,walking without cane approximately 3 to 6 weeks.Many factors including your fitness and pain tolerance can affect the rehab schedule.
Soft tissue injury?
May be more than soft tissue.See an orthopedic surgeon
Stretched muscle?
Probably a muscle pull.Try massage with a over the counter cream such as Voltaren or a lidocaine cream
Can a chiropractor help with a shoulder injury?
Sometimes but usually not the best choice.
