Our Medical Director: Awarded & Recognized
Lloydine Jacobs, MD "Set Career in Motion from an Early Age" There are overachievers and then there is Lloydine Jacobs. Graduating high school at 15 and finishing medical school at 22 sounds like television character Doogie Howser comes to life but these are facts with Jacobs. "My parents have always been a driving force in my education and motivation to succeed," said Jacobs, an orthopedic surgeon in New Jersey. "They have continuously pushed me...
What is chronic venous insufficiency?
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) occurs when your leg veins don’t allow blood to flow efficiently back up to your heart. Typically, the valves in your veins make sure that blood flows toward your heart. But when these valves don’t work well, blood can also flow slowly or backwards. If this condition is not treated, you may have: Pain Swelling Cramps Skin changes Varicose veins Leg ulcers Chronic venous insufficiency can be painful and disabling. Also, it may negatively...
Lloydine J. Jacobs, MD, an Orthopedic Surgeon with NexGen Orthopedics
Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Lloydine J. Jacobs, who serves patients in Paramus, New Jersey. (ProNewsReport Editorial):- New York City, New York Jun 22, 2021 (Issuewire.com) – Specializing in minimally invasive interventions for back, neck, and joint pain, Dr. Jacobs is the Chief Executive Officer at NexGen Orthopedics in Paramus, New Jersey. She is known and loved by her patients for being a skilled orthopedic surgeon who is thorough, compassionate,...
Sports Medicine: The Key Elements to Avoiding and Treating an Injury
Sports medicine is a branch of healthcare that focuses on the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise. Healthcare providers in sports medicine offer patients personalized assessments, training, and treatment plans for pain and injuries resulting from sports, exercise, and physical activity. Other areas that are treatable can also include those who sustain injuries from physically demanding occupations. When discussing sports medicine, it is important to understand...
NexGen Orthopedics goes to the NJEA Convention 2019
The New Jersey Education Association is an organization that works for and contributes to public education and its staff across the state of New Jersey. The New Jersey Education Association maintains a mission to protect the rights, benefits, and interests of its members while simultaneously working to improve the quality of the state public education system for all students. The New Jersey Education Association hosts its annual convention every fall;...
Why Get Major Surgery If You Don’t Have To?
Making medical decisions is a stressful process for any patient. When it comes to surgery, every patient is faced with multiple questions they may not have obvious answers to. Is this the right procedure for me? Will this actually stop the pain I am in? How much will this cost me? How long will it take for me to heal afterwards? Dr. Lloydine Jacobs prefers to avoid major surgery at all cost for her patients. Through preventative...
Montclair High School Teachers Start Their School Year with NexGen Orthopedics!
The summer is coming to an end with the start of a new school year, a busy and demanding season for all teachers. Those dealing with pain may find the transition from relaxation back to the fast-paced work environment difficult to adjust to. Teachers may develop back pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, neck pain, and more due to the demands of being on their feet all day every day tending to students. Teachers who double...