Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 90, Issue 10 , Pages 1647-1651 , October 2009

Expert Opinion and Controversies in Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine: Conflict of Interest

  • Christopher J. Standaert, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, and Neurological Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to Christopher J. Standaert, MD, 325 9th Ave, Box 359721, Seattle, WA 98104
    • ,
  • Jerome A. Schofferman, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of SpineCare Medical Group, San Francisco Spine Institute, Daly City, CA
    • ,
  • Stanley A. Herring, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, and Neurological Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

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doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2009.04.025

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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