| Document and Entity Information | Nov. 04, 2019 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | P7 |
| Entity Address, Country | NL |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001492658 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 4, 2019 |
| Entity Registrant Name | WRIGHT MEDICAL GROUP N.V. |
| Entity File Number | 1-35065 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-0509600 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | Prins Bernhardplein 200 |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 1097 JB |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Amsterdam |
| City Area Code | 20 |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | None |
| Local Phone Number | 521 4777 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | true |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Ordinary shares, par value €0.03 per share |
| Trading Symbol | WMGI |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
