SPINE-TECH, INC.
EXHIBIT 11---STATEMENT RE:  COMPUTATION OF INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
(Unaudited)



                                                     Three Months Ended              Six Months Ended
                                                         June 30,                        June 30,
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                                                     1997           1996             1997           1996
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PRIMARY INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE:                                               
   Weighted average shares outstanding            10,091,531      9,824,959       10,051,533     9,765,828 
                                                                               
   Net effect of dilutive stock options --                                     
    based on the treasury stock method             1,649,252             --        1,594,973            -- 
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                                                  11,740,783      9,824,959       11,646,506     9,765,828 
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    Net income (loss)                           $  2,949,818    $  (585,457)    $  4,139,315    $ (940,461)
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    Primary income (loss) per share             $       0.25    $     (0.06)    $       0.35    $    (0.10)
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FULLY DILUTED INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE:                                         
   Weighted average shares outstanding            10,091,531      9,824,959       10,051,533     9,765,828 
                                                                               
   Net effect of dilutive stock options --                                     
    based on the treasury stock method             1,603,075             --        1,603,075            -- 
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                                                  11,694,606      9,824,959       11,654,608     9,765,828 
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   Net income (loss)                            $  2,949,818    $  (585,457)    $  4,139,315    $  (940,461)
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   Fully diluted income (loss) per share        $       0.25    $     (0.06)    $       0.35    $    (0.10)
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