Dr. Robert P. Nirschl, MD, MS
Orthopaedic Surgeon
1715 N George Mason Dr Suite 504 Arlington VA, 22205Rating
3/5
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
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
Can a bone bruise hide a tear in your knee?
Best to repeat the MRI.It’s likely other damage will show up. READ MORE
Foot drop?
Possibly a factor of hip muscle weakness.Altered walking patterns can also cause hip area stress. READ MORE
How can I sleep with a scoliosis brace?
Depends on the fit of the brace.Check with the brace orthotist READ MORE
Can you fix a misaligned ankle?
Usually surgery is needed.Check with an orthopedic surgeon with a specialty in foot and ankle surgery READ MORE
How can I relieve pain in my lower back?
You first need an accurate diagnosis.Check with an orthopedic surgeon. READ MORE
What exercises reduce leg pain?
You need an accurate diagnosis.You might start with a sports physical therapist but may need an orthopedic surgeons evaluation. READ MORE
What is good for arthritis in the ankle?
Strength, endurance, and flexibility. Good physio program. Pain control with anti-inflammatory meds, brace, cushions for shoes. READ MORE
What exercise is good for knee cap pain?
Quad strengthening and hamstring flexibility. READ MORE
Is physical therapy effective after ankle surgery?
Usually READ MORE
Do you need physical therapy after a broken foot surgery?
Generally helpful READ MORE
What do you wear for hip acupuncture?
Shorts READ MORE
How do you treat ankle bone pain?
You need an accurate diagnosis. READ MORE
Is walking good for back pain?
Usually.Use good walking shoes and start easy. READ MORE
How can I stop my knee pain?
You need an accurate diagnosis.Then can formulate a good treatment. 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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