Industry-specific Patterns in the Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery: A Review of the Nerve Allograft Industry.

When examined in the context of industries specific to publication, the rate of correct COI disclosure is lower than previously reported with small-value compensation a major contributor. Areas of improvement include the following: (1) All authors should be held accountable for correct disclosure; (2) all forms of financial support should be reported; and (3) journals should independently verify disclosures to the OPD. OPD utilization may help verify correct reporting, especially when the industry is related to the area of study, in the interest of maintaining the highest editorial integrity.