From the *Adelaide Centre for Spinal Research, Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science, the
†Department of Pathology, Adelaide University, the
‡Spinal Unit, Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, the
§Veterinary Services Division, Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science, and the
∥Division of Tissue Pathology, Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science, Adelaide, Australia.
Supported in part by a grant from DePuy AcroMed Corporation.
Acknowledgment date: July 3, 2001.
First revision date: December 11, 2001.
Second revision date: March 25, 2002.
Acceptance date: March 27, 2002.
Device Status/Drug Statement: The devices and drugs that are the subject of this manuscript are not FDA-approved for this indication and are not commercially available in the United States.
Conflict of Interest: Corporate and industry funds were received to support this work. Benefits in some form have been or will be received from a commercial party related directly or indirectly to the subject of this manuscript. One or more of the authors have received or will receive benefits (e.g., honoraria, gifts, consultancies) for personal or professional use from a commercial party related directly or indirectly to the subject of this manuscript.
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