| Document and Entity Information | Oct. 11, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000884624 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 11, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ORTHOFIX MEDICAL INC. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 0-19961 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-1340767 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3451 Plano Parkway |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Lewisville |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75056 |
| City Area Code | (214) |
| Local Phone Number | 937-2000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, $0.10 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | OFIX |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
