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
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Dr. Robert P. Nirschl, MD, MS's Expert Contributions
Can bone spurs be removed without surgery?
Usually not. Many spurs are not harmful. Depends on the size and location. Inside a joint, which joint? Tendon attachment spur such as plantar fasciitis? Note: Plantar fascia is not caused by the spur, but by the injured fascia. READ MORE
How long does tennis elbow take to heal?
Tennis elbow is a tendon damage problem and can vary from minor damage to a full tear. Most cases are mild to modest damage.The damage includes compromised blood supply (heart attack of tendon).Treatment includes rehab exercise, illuminate overuse, counterforce bracing, pain control(meds-sometimes cortisone injection),surgery on rare occasions. Even with the a good program the average case can linger for months. Reference: the book ”Arm Care” Robert P. Nirschl, M.D.,M.S. READ MORE
How do I treat this tingling pain?
Not enough info.The leg issue's likely independent.The hand tingling most likely is carpal tunnel syndrome. READ MORE
Does massage help tennis elbow?
Tennis Elbow is an injured degenerative tendon from mild damage to ruptured (rare) with loss of blood vessel supply (heart attack of tendon). Quality treatment is multifaceted. 1: Rehab exercise to heal and improve blood supply(physio-massage here might help). 2: Control overuse (sports or occupational equipment, technique, activity frequency & intensity, counterforce bracing. 3: Pain control (anti-inflammatory meds & massage ointments, possible cortisone injection for severe pain to enhance rehab exercise). 4: 5 percent of cases (acute on chronic symptoms for months or years) come to surgery (Nirschl technique used worldwide). All of the above published in detail in international publications and the book “Arm Care.” Robert P. Nirschl, M.D., M.S. READ MORE
What is best exercise for tennis elbow?
Tennis Elbow treatment is multifaceted.See my prior answer outlining Pain control,overuse control,and rehab physio exercise and occasionally surgery.There are multiple rehab resistance systems(such as free wgts,why machines,tension cords,twist devices etc.).The important aspect of physio rehab is gradualism focusing on wrist curls,wrist ulnar and radial deviation,elbow flexion&extension,and shoulder strengthening(the shoulder is often weak and is the foundation to the remainder of the arm).As noted in a previous answer concerning Tennis Elbow the details of non-surgical treatment is in book “Arm Care” Robert P.Nirschl M.D.,M.S. Medical Sports Inc. Arlington Virginia. READ MORE
Does an orthopedic doctor treat ribs?
Yes if there was an injury such as a direct impact or excess fitness exercise activity.If not start with your family doctor READ MORE
My feet feel ruined?
Need more info.You might have underlying diabetes.Start eval with a family doctor READ MORE
When should I see a doctor for rib injury?
If it hurts when you take a breath 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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