Dr. Robert P. Nirschl, MD, MS
Orthopaedic Surgeon
1715 N George Mason Dr Suite 504 Arlington VA, 22205Rating
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About
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.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1958
Medical College of Wisconsin 1958
Marquette University
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Dr. Robert P. Nirschl, MD, MS's Expert Contributions
Can my foot rotation cause hip problems?
More likely the hip probably has arthritis which results in your abnormal foot rotation.A hip x-ray Will be needed to clarify. READ MORE
My son suffers from chronic paronychia of his fingers?
There may be underlying health issues.Suggest a complete physical exam with blood tests.Also good hygiene is critical READ MORE
My head is like crackling and feels weird an my neck hurt this is all time?
Probably neck arthritis. Need a neck X-ray to clarify. READ MORE
Knee problems?
May be an underlying osteochondroma benign bone tumor.Get a x-ray to clarify. READ MORE
Can tennis elbow be treated by physiotherapy?
Yes, with the help of anti-inflammatory meds and counterforce bracing. READ MORE
What kind of doctor treats nerve pain in leg?
Start with a neurologist READ MORE
Can a neurologist fix nerve damage?
Neurologists are key for diagnosis. Treatment might require a nerve surgeon or more likely physical therapy READ MORE
Can ice make a sprained ankle worse?
Not likely unless overdone. READ MORE
I have a broken arm with no ability to get a cast?
Brace and hope for the best.If the fracture is misaligned it will heal that way and you will have a permanent deformity. READ MORE
Which exercise can I do for foot pain?
Toe curls, plantar fascia, and Achilles stretching. If no help, see an orthopedic surgeon. READ MORE
Should I go to the orthopedic or chiropractor for knee pain?
Orthopedic Surgeon READ MORE
What is the best medicine for backache?
Need accurate diagnosis.You could try anti-inflammatory meds and Tylenol if not allergic and hope for the best READ MORE
Muscle issue after neck injury?
Sounds like a nerve pinch in the neck.See an orthopedic surgeon and possibly a neurologist. READ MORE
I have hand joint pain?
Try moving the fingers in warm water. Massaging with an anti-inflammatory cream (like Voltaren) might be helpful. If no success, see an orthopedic surgeon. READ MORE
Should I see a chiropractor for back spasms?
O.K. to try. Otherwise, an orthopedic surgeon. READ MORE
What causes knee swelling?
Probably knee cap arthritis(severity can vary).To clarify see an orthopedic surgeon. READ MORE
Can you get a cortisone injection in your hip for pain while on blood thinners?
Yes.A cortisone injection does not alter blood thinning but you might bleed a little at the injection site. READ MORE
How long does it take to walk after hip surgery?
Depends on the technique of the surgery.The Anterior technique cane walking often in about 2 weeks. READ MORE
What is the fastest recovery time for ACL surgery?
Depends on graft used.Bone patella bone autograft is generally the most stable.All grafts need blood vessel incursion.The minimum for this to occur is usually 6 months.Average walking with a brace often can start easy at 3 weeks. READ MORE
How much pain is normal after ankle surgery?
Depends on what was done and why.If there was major arthritis it may take awhile. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Tendinosis of the elbow (tennis elbow). Clinical features and findings of histological, immunohistochemical, and electron microscopy studies.
- Patient empowerment: individual control of health benefits.
- A modified lateral approach for release of posttraumatic elbow flexion contracture.
- Evaluation of overuse elbow injuries.
- The demise of value: reasons against Medicare E&M guidelines.
- Tennis elbow: further considerations.
- Arthroscopic debridement for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee: 2- and 5-year results.
- Elbow tendinosis/tennis elbow.
- ACTION OF PLASMIN AND STREPTOKINASE ON CANINE INTERVERTEBRAL DISK.
- Conjoined tendon transfer for chronic acromioclavicular dislocation in a patient with paraplegia: a case report with 38-year follow-up.
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff debridement without decompression for the treatment of tendinosis.
- Regarding "Apoptosis in the supraspinatus tendon with stage II subacromial impingement".
- Ten- to 14-year follow-up of the Nirschl surgical technique for lateral epicondylitis.
- Managing overuse injuries: a systematic approach.
- Nirschl surgical technique for concomitant lateral and medial elbow tendinosis: a retrospective review of 53 elbows with a mean follow-up of 11.7 years.
Treatments
- Herniated Disc
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pain
- Tennis Elbow
- Golfer's Elbow
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