General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
  Inflammatory Arthritis - swelling and heat (inflammation) of the joint lining causes a release of enzymes which soften and eventually destroy the cartilage. Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus and Psoriatic arthritis are inflammatory in nature.
• Fibromyalgia
  This chronic disorder causes pain throughout the tissues that support and move the bones and joints. Pain, stiffness, and localized tender points occur in the muscles and tendons, particularly those of the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips. Fatigue and sleep disturbances may also occur.
• Medical Weight Loss
  Because this disease involves tendons, muscles, ligaments, and tissues around the joint, symptoms often include pain, aching, and morning stiffness in the shoulders, hips, neck, and lower back. It is sometimes the first sign of giant cell arteritis, a disease of the arteries characterized by inflammation, weakness, weight loss, and fever.
• Nutritional Counseling
  Most of what you need to know about diet and nutrition is common sense; healthy eating is pretty much the same for anyone, whether you have arthritis or not. But there are exceptions.
• Pneumonia

Neurologists

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  A routine X-Ray of the knee, which includes a standing weight-bearing view is usually required. An MRI scan which looks at the cartilages and soft tissues may be needed if the diagnosis is unclear. There is little value in the use of Ultrasound in investigating knee problems.
• MRI
  Diagnosing joint injuries and disease begins with a thorough medical history, physical examination, and usually X-rays. Additional tests such as an MRI, or CT also scan may be needed. Through the arthroscope, a final diagnosis is made which may be more accurate than through "open" surgery or from X-ray studies.
• X-Rays
• Computed Tomography
  X-rays will be obtained peri-operatively. It will also include a skyline X-ray of the patella to assess its location with respect to the knee. Occasionally CT scans are also obtained to allow a better determination of the degree of dislocation and bony anatomy.

Surgeons

• Arthroscopy
  Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which an arthroscope is inserted into a joint. Arthroscopy is a term that comes from two Greek words, arthro-, meaning joint, and -skopein, meaning to examine.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
  Dr. Jacobs is a nationally renowned leader in hip and knee replacement, with more than 30 years' experience in orthopaedic surgery, teaching and prosthetic development. His special interests include minimally invasive surgery, metal-on-metal technology, and hip resurfacing technology. As a leader in his field, Dr. Jacobs was among the first to perform these surgeries, and has over 10 years' experience in these special techniques.
• Joint Replacement
  When only some of the joint is damaged, a surgeon may be able to repair or replace just the damaged parts. When the entire joint is damaged, a total joint replacement is done. To replace a total hip or knee joint, a surgeon removes the diseased or damaged parts and inserts artificial parts, called prostheses or implants.
• Orthopedic Surgery
  Dr. Michael A. Jacobs is a nationally renowned leader in hip and knee replacement, with more than 30 years’ experience in orthopedic surgery, teaching and prosthetic development. His special interests include minimally invasive surgery, metal-on-metal technology, and hip resurfacing technology. As a leader in his field, Dr. Jacobs was among the first to perform these surgeries, and has over 10 years’ experience in these special techniques. His work in these areas is truly cutting edge. His practice is located at Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
• Arthroscopy
  The benefits of arthroscopy involve smaller incisions, faster healing, a more rapid recovery, and less scarring. Arthroscopic surgical procedures are often performed on an outpatient basis and the patient is able to return home on the same day.
• Hip Replacement
  A hip replacement involves a surgical procedure to replace part or all of a diseased or damaged hip joint with an artificial substitute�a prosthetic hip joint. The operation to replace or mend a joint is known as 'arthroplasty'. The aim of a hip replacement is to alleviate pain and restore function in the hip joint.
• Knee Replacement
  The purpose of the procedure is to allow young people to remain active without the concerns of wearing out a knee replacement. The osteotomy will slow down the wear of the knee and buy time for the knee and delay a knee replacement.
• Knee Arthroscopy
  The arthroscope is a fiber-optic telescope that can be inserted into a joint (commonly the knee, shoulder and ankle) to evaluate and treat a number of conditions. A camera is attached to the arthroscope and the picture is visualized on a TV monitor. Most arthroscopic surgery is performed as day surgery and is usually done under general anesthesia. Knee arthroscopy is common, and millions of procedures are performed each year around the world.

Dermatologists

• Cyst
• Rashes
• Psoriasis
  Some people who have psoriasis, a common skin problem that causes scaling and rashes, also have arthritis. This disease often affects the joints at the ends of the fingers and can cause changes in the fingernails and toenails. Sometimes the spine can also be affected.

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Once perceived as discipline concerned only with repairing athletes' traumatic injuries, sports medicine is now recognized as a medical science that is expanding the understanding of the body's integrated response to all forms of physical activity. Dr. Jacobs, can help you prevent and recover from injuries, whether you are a world class athlete or just slightly active.
• Physical Therapy
  All of Dr. Jacobs' surgeries are performed at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Maryland. JointExperience at Good Samaritan Hospital has been nationally recognized as one of the 50 best programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Our new operating suites feature state-of-the-art equipment. In addition, surgical patients have outstandingly low infection rates. Good Samaritan Hospital is the only hospital in the area with the BrainLAB Computer Navigation System to help with complex cases. In addition, the modern patient care unit was custom designed for our orthopedic program. Among other features, the physical therapy gym is located on the unit, and over half of the rooms are private.
• Occupational Therapy
  There is no cure for arthritis, so beware of 'miracle cures'. Your doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory medicine. They may recommend occupational therapy or physiotherapy, which includes exercises and heat treatment. In severe cases, surgery may be suggested, such as a hip or knee replacement. The type of surgery will depend on your age and severity of the disease. In the elderly with severe arthritis, joint replacement can give good results.
• Frozen Shoulder
  Dr. Jacobs treats painful shoulder conditions such as bursitis, tendonitis, calcium deposition, advanced arthritis, rotator cuff tears and frozen shoulder.