Spine

Jason Dreyer, DO, will pay $1.17 million to settle allegations he performed medically unnecessary neurosurgery, the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin reported April 24. 

After adjusting for inflation, reimbursements for cervical disc replacement have fallen 12.9 percent between 2009 and 2021, according to an analysis in the International Journal of Spine Surgery.

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Holyoke (Mass.) Medical Center opened The Institute for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, the hospital said in a news release shared with Becker's.

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons named its next president and vice president.

Two pro golf stars underwent orthopedic surgeries in April.

From decreasing reimbursements to widening physician scope, here is what six spine surgeons say are the biggest threats to their profession.

Thomas Zdeblick, MD, is joining Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin in Madison, the practice said April 18.

The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery requested an update to the International Classification of Diseases for spine patient codes during a March 10 public forum.

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