Orthotec Settlement - Schedule of Reconciliation of Total Net Settlement Obligation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Litigation settlement obligation - short-term portion	$ 4,400	$ 4,400
Litigation settlement obligation - long-term portion	765	3,587
Total	5,165	7,987
Future imputed interest	166	478
Total settlement obligation, net	$ 5,331	$ 8,465

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Aggregate carrying amount of the estimated litigation liability for known or estimated probable loss from litigation, which may include attorneys' fees and other litigation costs.

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