CSRS Abstract Dislaimer

Disclaimer

The material presented at the CSRS Annual Meetings has been made available by the Cervical Spine Research Society for educational purposes only. The material is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily best method or procedure appropriate for the medical situations discussed, but rather is intended to present an approach, view, statement or opinion of the faculty which my be helpful to others who face similar situations.

The CSRS disclaims any and all liability for injury or other damages resulting to any individual attending the annual meeting and for all claims which may arise out of the use of the techniques demonstrated therein by such individuals whether these claims shall be asserted by physician or any other person.

Disclosure

The names of all the authors including the presenter are indicated below the title. The paper presenter was responsible for querying the co-authors regarding the disclosure of their work. Paper authors whose presentations are bulleted have indicated they or their co-authors (department) received something of value (in excess of $500) from a commercial company or institution which relates directly or indirectly to the subject of their presentation. The CSRS does not intend this identification to decrease the value of the presentation or to imply bias. It is intended solely for information.

To follow ACCME guidelines, the CSRS has identified the options to disclose as follows:

a. Research or institutional support has been received;
b. Miscellaneous non-income support (e.g., equipment or services), commercially derived honoraria, or other non-research related funding (e.g., paid travel);
c. Royalties;
d. Stock or stock options; or
e. Consultant or employee.

An indication of the participant's disclosure appears after his or her name as well as the commercial company or institution that provided the support.