THE COMPANY (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013 item segment clinic state
THE COMPANY
Number of years of clinical excellence and innovation	150 years
Number of segments	2
Minimum number of O&P provider network of clinics managed	1,150
Minimum number of O&P patient-care clinics operated	740
Number of states in which patient-care clinics are operated	45
Number of business days during which products are delivered	2 days
Minimum number of long-term care facilities and other sub-acute rehabilitation providers served	4,200