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Neurosurgeon Kevin Vaught, MD, of Regional Brain and Spine in Cape Girardeau, Mo., became the first neurosurgeon in the U.S. to perform a SI joint fusion using the Mazor X system, according to KFVS 12.

K. Mathew Warnock, MD, of the Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is offering sports medicine and orthopedic services to local football teams.

Michael McKee, MD, a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon, joined The CORE Institute in Phoenix.

Neil Malhotra, MD, of Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine performed Pennsylvania's first endoscopic decompression surgery, according to CBS Philly.

After consulting with Misty Suri, MD, and Michael Gerhardt, MD, New Orleans Pelicans' forward Solomon Hill underwent surgery to repair a proximal hamstring tear, according to the NBA.

Phoenix Suns guard Davon Reed underwent meniscus surgery performed by Tom Carter, MD, the Lindy's Sports reports.

Los Angeles Dodgers Head Team Physician Neal ElAttrache, MD, will perform Tommy John surgery on Dodgers' relief pitcher Grant Dayton, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Here are spine surgeons and specialists performing endoscopic spine surgeries.

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz underwent a procedure to decompress and reposition the ulnar nerve in his left arm at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery, MLB.com reports.

Phoenix-based Exos will acquire Franklin, Tenn.-based D1 Sports Medicine, an athletic training company which partners with orthopedic surgeons.