Spine

Neurologic spine surgeon Robert Bray Jr., MD, has joined the Super Doctors Hall of Fame after being honored as one of Southern California's top physicians for 10 consecutive years.

Neurosurgeon Brent Kimball, MD, has used augmented reality to perform two spine surgeries at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, Colo., since it installed the technology in January, the Centennial Citizen reports.

Individualized infection prevention strategies tailored to operative level are needed in spine surgery, according to a study published in Spine in February.

Xcelerate, an information technology and services company, has added neurosurgeon Dilantha Ellegala, MD, to its newly formed board of directors.

John Peloza, MD, is returning to Vail, Colo.-based The Steadman Clinic after spending several decades developing his own practice in Dallas.

Three spine surgeons who introduced new technologies in the past month:

Justin Slavin, MD, became the second spinal neurosurgeon to join Milford (Mass.) Regional Medical Center in the past four months, Milford Daily News reports.

SpineLine, the primary publication for North American Spine Society members, debuted its 20 Under 40" campaign in 2018 to highlight young physicians excelling in the field.

Dignity Health Glendale (Calif.) Memorial Hospital and Health Center has appointed David Rogers, MD, chief of staff, Outlook Newspapers reports.

Downward pressure on reimbursement, rising consolidation and rapid outpatient migration are some of the key trends affecting the spine field.