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.

Here are three spine and orthopedic studies to know:

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.

ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot from OpenAI, has become popular for its practical and entertaining applications.

Deanna Sasaki-Adams, MD, joined the department of neurosurgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Center in Little Rock.

Richard Broderick, MD, a neurosurgeon at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Ill., has completed his 50th procedure using Augmedics' Xvision spine navigation system, according to an April 13 tweet from Augmedics. 

The words "medical drama" make many people think of Grey's Anatomy and its beloved neurosurgeon Dr. Derek Shepherd. Many shows on the big and small screens have tried to provide a glimpse into what spine surgeons and neurosurgeons do.

Spine surgeon Robert Nolan, MD, has joined Auburn (N.Y.) Orthopaedic Specialists, an affiliate of Auburn Community Hospital. 

Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University has welcomed its first Black female neurosurgery resident, according to an April 10 report from Fox affiliate KTBC.

Professional golfer Will Zalatoris underwent a microdiscectomy on April 8, he said in an Instagram post.

Two spine surgeons recently reached milestones with Augmedics' Xvision augmented reality system.

Multiple hospitals have opened or announced centers dedicated to neurosurgery, spine and neuroscience in recent months.

Southwest Health System in Cortez, Colo. will close its interventional spine services later in 2023, The Journal reported April 6.

Becker's reported on four spine and orthopedic surgery firsts since March 30: