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Comparison of Level of Evidence Between Surgical Specialities.
| Level I, n (%) | Level II, n (%) | Level III, n (%) | Level IV, n (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand surgery | 2013 | 9 (5.5) | 24 (16.4) | 45 (27.4) | 86 (52.4%) |
| Spinal surgery | 2013 | 33 (4.7) | 163 (23.2) | 88 (12.5) | 419 (59.6) |
| Facial cosmetic | 2008 | 4 (1.7) | 24 (10.2) | 35 (14.8) | 173 (73.3) |
| Foot and ankle | 2010 | 7 (6) | 14 (12) | 18 (15) | 78 (67.8) |
