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Intangible Assets, Net - Amortization Expenses (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total amortization expenses | $ 236 | $ 196 | $ 693 | $ 658
Referral relationships [Member] |  |  |  |
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total amortization expenses | 134 | 100 | 400 | 334
Non competition agreements [Member] |  |  |  |
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total amortization expenses | $ 102 | $ 96 | $ 293 | $ 324

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