Dr. Robert P. Nirschl, MD, MS
Orthopaedic Surgeon
1715 N George Mason Dr Suite 504 Arlington VA, 22205About
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
How do you fix bursitis in the shoulder?
Anti-inflammatory meds,heat,and gentle exercise.If no success see an orthopedic surgeon.Might need a clear diagnosis and possibly a cortisone injection. READ MORE
What is the best treatment for hip dislocation?
First it needs to be completely reduced.A true traumatic dislocation could result in arthritis.You need to work with an orthopedic surgeon and a physical therapist. READ MORE
Can a chiropractor help with dislocated ankle?
Usually not READ MORE
How can I treat my wrist pain?
Need an accurate diagnosis. READ MORE
Neck spasms?
Might be a form of spastic torticollas.An exam by a neurologist might be helpful to clarify. READ MORE
I'm experiencing clicking, popping in my neck?
You have arthritis spurs in your neck.A common problem in folks over 50.Heat,massage,and neck exercise might help. READ MORE
How many chiropractic sessions do I need for posture?
Chiropractor treatment is passive pain control.For posture you need strength,endurance,and flexibility exercise. READ MORE
Should I see a chiropractor for hand pain?
Usually not the best choice. READ MORE
Can a chiropractor help a sprained ankle?
Usually not the best choice. READ MORE
Should I see a chiropractor for tailbone pain?
Might help.Otherwise see an orthopedic surgeon.Might need a cortisone injection for pain control.. READ MORE
How can I get rid of back pain after running?
Might need flexibility exercise for tight hamstrings. READ MORE
How long does a nerve block last after toenail surgery?
Usually 1 to 2 hours but might last a bit longer. READ MORE
Spinal instability or flare up?
Might be but probably not.With all that surgery there’s a lot of scar which can act up.Check with your surgeon.Might benefit from a cortisone injection into the painful areas. READ MORE
Is it too late to improve my posture?
Depends on spine bone structure.It’s always a good idea to do strength and flexibility exercise. READ MORE
How can I control my knee pain naturally?
Warming,Strength and flexibility exercise,massage. READ MORE
What helps pain after patella surgery?
Anti-inflammatory meds,physio,and bracing. READ MORE
How long after patella surgery can I drive?
When you can get around with a hinged knee brace and can work the brake and accelerated peddles READ MORE
Right shoulder pain?
Likely have a rotator cuff tendon injury(calcium in the tendon,tendinosis,or a tear).See an orthopedic surgeon.You may need an MRI. READ MORE
Pain upon loading finger?
Could be a trigger finger(tenosynovitis of the profundus tendon).Might need a cortisone injection for treatment. READ MORE
I have had wrist pain for quite some time already?
Might be a strain to your growth plate.A common problem in gymnastics.Best to get an x-ray. 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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