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| Characteristics | No. (%) of cases | |
|---|---|---|
| Progress of lawsuit | First instance | 15 (65.2) |
| Appeal | 7 (30.4) | |
| Reverse and remand | 1 (4.3) | |
| Sentence | Partially awarded to plaintiff | 12 (52.2) |
| Dismissal | 11 (47.8) | |
| Medical specialties | Orthopedics | 15 (65.2) |
| Urology | 2 (8.7) | |
| Plastic surgery | 1 (4.3) | |
| Cardiology | 1 (4.3) | |
| Thoracic and cardiovascular surgery | 1 (4.3) | |
| Anesthesiology and pain medicine | 1 (4.3) | |
| Not identified | 2 (8.7) | |
