RESTRUCTURING - Summary of amounts related to our restructuring activities, which are recorded in our surgical products segments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	$ 143	$ 143
Facility Elimination
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs	143	143
Contract termination costs
Other exit costs
Restructuring	143	143
Facility Elimination | Scenario, Forecast
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs		1,455
Contract termination costs		238
Other exit costs		91
Restructuring		$ 1,784