Orthopedic Conditions Treated by Experienced Specialists in Arlington, VA

Founded in 1974 by Robert P. Nirschl, M.D., M.S., Nirschl Orthopaedic Center (NOC) has consistently ranked as one of the top orthopedic practices in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. A recipient of the 2017 Mayo Clinic Distinguished Alumni Award, Dr. Nirschl is widely regarded as both an innovator and a mentor in the field of orthopedic sports medicine. Continuing the path blazed by Dr. Nirschl, our dedicated physicians remain firmly positioned at the forefront of orthopedic medicine.

At NOC, we offer a comprehensive range of conservative and surgical treatments, as well as cutting-edge options, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and stem cell injections, for many orthopedic conditions, including:

Elbow Conditions

• Bursitis
• Cubital tunnel syndrome (ulnar nerve entrapment)
• Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
• Olecranon fractures
• Radial head fractures
• Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
• Throwing and other athletic injuries

Foot & Ankle Conditions

• Arch conditions, such as flat foot and high arches
• Arthritis
• Bunions
• Cartilage damage
• Complications of prior fractures and surgeries
• Diabetes-related foot problems, such as Charcot arthropathy, infections and ulcers
• General foot and ankle pain
• Great toe conditions, including hallux rigidus, sesamoiditis and sesamoid fractures
• Hammertoes
• Heel conditions, such as general heel pain, heel spurs and plantar fasciitis
• Neurological disorders, including Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), foot drop, Morton’s neuroma and nerve compression
• Skin conditions, such as calluses and corns
• Sports-related injuries, including Achilles tendinitis, ankle instability, ankle sprains, stress fractures, torn ligaments and torn tendons
• Traumatic injuries, such as bone fractures and joint dislocations

Hand & Wrist Conditions

• Arthritis in the base of the thumb
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Dupuytren’s contracture
• Fractures
• Ganglion cysts
• Hand trauma
• Mallet finger (baseball finger)
• Numbness
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Stiffness
• Thumb sprains
• Trigger finger

Hip Conditions

• Bursitis
• Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome
• Labral tears and hip impingement
• Snapping hip syndrome
• Osteoarthritis

Knee Conditions

• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries
• Chondral defects
• Meniscus tears
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome

Shoulder Conditions

• Acromioclavicular (AC) separation
• Frozen shoulder
• Glenohumeral arthritis
• Labral tears
• Rotator cuff injury
• Shoulder instability

As sports medicine specialists, we also treat fractures and other sports-related conditions, including common running, swimming and tennis injuries, in both adult and pediatric patients.

Expertise Matters

When it comes to treating orthopedic conditions, a physician’s expertise matters. At NOC, each physician specializes in treating conditions that affect a specific part of the body, and our team’s highly refined experience truly sets our practice apart.

Contact us to set up an appointment with an orthopedic specialist at our office in Arlington, VA.