Orthofix to Present at SG Cowen's 25th Annual Healthcare Conference

    Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers
    SG Cowen's 25th Annual Healthcare Conference

    HUNTERSVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 2005--Orthofix International, N.V. (Nasdaq: OFIX) announced today that the Company's Group President and CEO, Charles Federico, and the CFO Tom Hein, will present at 3:10 pm (ET) on Wednesday, March 16th, at the SG Cowen 25th Annual Health Care Conference to be held in Boston.
    Interested parties can access a "live" audio webcast of the presentation through a link on the Investor Relations page of the company's website at www.orthofix.com An archive of the presentation will be available at the same url following the presentation.

    About Orthofix International, N.V.

    Orthofix International N.V., a global diversified orthopedic products company, offers a broad line of minimally invasive surgical, as well as non-surgical, products for the spine, reconstruction, and trauma market sectors that address the lifelong bone-and-joint health needs of patients of all ages--helping them achieve a more active and mobile lifestyle. Orthofix's products are widely distributed around the world to orthopedic surgeons and patients--via Orthofix's sales representatives and its subsidiaries, including Breg Inc., and via partnerships with other leading orthopedic product companies, such as Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Stryker Howmedica, and Kendall Healthcare. In addition, Orthofix is collaborating in R&D partnerships with leading medical institutions such as the Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Innovative Spinal Technologies and National Osteoporosis Institute. For more information about Orthofix, please visit www.orthofix.com.

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CONTACT: Orthofix International, N.V. Charles W. Federico, 704-948-2600 Thomas Hein, 704-948-2600

KEYWORD: NORTH CAROLINA TRACK INDUSTRY KEYWORD: MEDICAL DEVICES TRADESHOW CONFERENCE CALLS SOURCE: Orthofix International, N.V.

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