Basis of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Basis of Presentation [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

1. Basis of Presentation

The financial data presented herein is unaudited and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Zimmer Holdings, Inc. The condensed consolidated financial statements for the majority of our international subsidiaries are for periods that ended on September 25, 2011 and 2010. For these international subsidiaries, the three month results included in these condensed consolidated financial statements are for the period of June 26 to September 25 and the nine month results are for the period of December 26 through September 25 or the period of January 1 through September 25.

In our opinion, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The December 31, 2010 condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Results for interim periods should not be considered indicative of results for the full year. Certain amounts in the 2010 condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2011 presentation.

In the three month period ended September 30, 2011, we acquired a controlling financial interest, but not an exclusive financial interest, in Zfx GmbH. This acquisition will expand our presence in the digital dentistry arena. Further information about the acquisition of this controlling financial interest has not been presented because it did not have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

The words “we,” “us,” “our” and similar words refer to Zimmer Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Zimmer Holdings refers to the parent company only.