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Business and basis of consolidation	12 Months Ended
Business and basis of consolidation	Dec. 31, 2016
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Business and basis of consolidation	Business and basis of consolidation Orthofix International N.V. is a diversified, global medical device company focused on improving patients' lives by providing superior reconstructive and regenerative orthopedic and spine solutions to physicians worldwide. Headquartered in Lewisville, Texas, the Company has four strategic business units (“SBUs”): BioStim, Biologics, Extremity Fixation and Spine Fixation. Orthofix products are widely distributed via the Company's sales representatives and distributors. In addition, Orthofix is collaborating on research and development activities with clinical organizations such as Brown University, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Cleveland Clinic, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, and the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (“MTF”). The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.