Orthotec Settlement - Schedule of Reconciliation of Total Net Settlement Obligation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Litigation settlement obligation - short-term portion	$ 4,400	$ 4,400
Litigation settlement obligation - long-term portion	10,712	13,954
Total	15,112	18,354
Future Interest	2,121	3,279
Total settlement obligation, gross	17,233	21,633
Related party receivable - included in stockholders' equity	(5,000)	(5,000)
Total settlement obligation, net	$ 12,233	$ 16,633

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