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SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (Net Sales and Profit by Reportable Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]                      
Segment Net Sales $ 220,769 $ 213,246 $ 205,547 $ 196,652 $ 214,432 $ 210,084 $ 210,170 $ 196,185 $ 836,214 $ 830,871 $ 780,078
Segment Profit                 247,444 304,023 281,804
Amortization                 (12,697) (18,536) (16,433)
Corporate and other                 (244,903) (211,705) (210,459)
Operating income (loss)                 (10,156) 73,782 54,912
U.S. Neurosurgery
                     
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]                      
Segment Net Sales                 172,250 171,278 165,652
Segment Profit                 83,211 91,070 86,206
U.S. Instruments
                     
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]                      
Segment Net Sales                 163,908 166,921 160,777
Segment Profit                 49,348 50,277 46,281
U.S. Extremities
                     
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]                      
Segment Net Sales                 128,336 116,279 91,513
Segment Profit                 47,880 43,952 32,905
U.S. Spine and Other
                     
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]                      
Segment Net Sales                 182,006 192,516 176,131
Segment Profit                 10,136 57,388 52,248
International
                     
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]                      
Segment Net Sales                 189,714 183,877 186,005
Segment Profit                 $ 56,869 $ 61,336 $ 64,164