Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified		3 Months Ended					2 Months Ended
	Sep. 23, 2011 Ascension Orthopedics, Inc.	Sep. 23, 2011 Ascension Orthopedics, Inc. Technology	Sep. 23, 2011 Ascension Orthopedics, Inc. Customer Relationships	Sep. 23, 2011 Ascension Orthopedics, Inc. Supplier Relationship	Sep. 23, 2011 Ascension Orthopedics, Inc. Trade Names	May 23, 2011 SeaSpine, Inc.	May 23, 2011 SeaSpine, Inc. Technology	May 23, 2011 SeaSpine, Inc. Customer Relationships	May 23, 2011 SeaSpine, Inc. Trade Names	May 23, 2011 SeaSpine, Inc. Noncompete Agreements
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash	$ 627					$ 201
Inventory	12,760					14,900
Accounts receivable	2,917					7,608
Other current assets	2,398					623
Property, plant and equipment	4,649					9,177
Other long-term assets	70
Deferred tax asset - long term	12,543					302
Intangible assets		7,885	5,750	4,510	560		3,000	41,200	300	1,900
In-process research and development	1,739
Goodwill	16,150					14,572
Total assets acquired	72,558					93,783
Accounts payable and other liabilities	5,827					5,108
Net assets acquired	$ 66,731					$ 88,675
Weighted Average Life in years		10 years	12 years	10 years	1 year		8 years	13 years	1 year	4 years