ACCRUED EXPENSES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Accrued Expenses

ACCRUED EXPENSES

(In thousands)	December 31, 2016		December 31, 2015
Compensation and other employee-related costs	$	23,214	$	21,151
Legal and other settlements and expenses	734		13,617
Accrued non-income taxes	6,946		6,808
Royalties	4,671		6,787
Other	10,836		5,406
Total accrued expenses	$	46,401	$	53,769

The current year accrual for legal and other settlements and expenses, which includes accruals for settlement and verdict costs, decreased due primarily to the recognition of the Depuy Synthes Settlement Agreement. For additional information regarding litigation, please refer to “Note 15. Commitments and Contingencies” below.