Dr. Joe Sam Robinson, Jr. was recently honored as the 2021 Physician of the Year by the Bibb County Medical Society. Robinson, who grew up in Macon and graduated from Lanier High School has practiced Neurosurgery in Central Georgia since 1981 after completing his undergraduate degree from Harvard, his medical degree at The University of…
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To determine the scope of a pituitary gland tumor and create an effective treatment plan, your doctor will perform accurate diagnostic procedures.
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Dr. Smisson hosted visiting surgeons from Mexico and Arkansas last week to provide a first hand look at his mini indirect decompression and fusion utilizing the Stabilink device. This quick, minimally invasive procedure can be performed in GNI’s out-patient surgery center allowing patients to recover at home rather than the hospital. The procedure negates the…
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Studies indicate that 20% of the population may develop a tumor on the pituitary gland throughout the course of their lifetime. There are factors that can lead to higher risk of developing a tumor.
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Last week, Dr. Igor DeCastro visited Brazil and performed an L3-4 XLIF (eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) at the Copa Star Hospital in Copacabana. He enjoys traveling back to his native country to perform the same minimally invasive spine techniques that he implements at Georgia Neurosurgical Institute, here in Middle Georgia. The primary objective of his…
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Most pituitary tumors are benign (NOT cancerous), as they do not spread to other parts of the body. However, other health problems may occur due to a pituitary tumor presence.
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The kyphoplasty procedure is performed when there is a compression fracture in the spine.
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What is degenerative disc disease? What are symptoms of degenerative disc disease? What treatment options are available? Should I visit an orthopedic doctor for DDD?
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What happens to the spine during the indirect mini-decompression procedure? Does the surgeon have to make an incision into the spinal canal?
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What are the causes of Subdural Hematoma? What are the symptoms of Subdural Hematoma? What are the available treatment options? GNI is here to give answers!
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