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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000930413-03-003778.txt : 20031224
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20031224123610
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000930413-03-003778
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20031223
FILED AS OF DATE:		20031224

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HANGER ORTHOPEDIC GROUP INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000722723
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-SPECIALTY OUTPATIENT FACILITIES, NEC [8093]
		IRS NUMBER:				840904275
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		TWO BETHESDA METRO CENTER
		STREET 2:		SUITE 1300
		CITY:			BETHESDA
		STATE:			MD
		ZIP:			20814
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3019860701

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		TWO BETHESDA METRO CENTER
		STREET 2:		SUITE 1300
		CITY:			BETHESDA
		STATE:			MD
		ZIP:			20814

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	SEQUEL CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19890814

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CELLTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19860304

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BLUTT MITCHELL J MD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001097955

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-10670
		FILM NUMBER:		031073373

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		JPMORGAN PARTNERS
		STREET 2:		1221 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 40TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10020
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(212) 899-3400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		JPMORGAN PARTNERS
		STREET 2:		1221 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 40TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10020
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        <issuerName>HANGER ORTHOPEDIC GROUP INC</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>HGR</issuerTradingSymbol>
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            <rptOwnerName>BLUTT MITCHELL J MD</rptOwnerName>
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            <rptOwnerStreet1>JPMORGAN PARTNERS</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>1221 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 40TH FLOOR</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>NEW YORK</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>NY</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>10020</rptOwnerZipCode>
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         <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
         <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
         <isOther>0</isOther>
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      <securityTitle>
         <value>7% Redeemable Preferred Stock</value>
            <footnoteId id="F2"/>
      </securityTitle>
      <conversionOrExercisePrice>
         <value>16.50</value>
      </conversionOrExercisePrice>
      <transactionDate>
         <value>2003-12-23</value>
      </transactionDate>
      <transactionCoding>
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         <transactionCode>S</transactionCode>
         <equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
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           <value>1381</value>
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         <transactionPricePerShare>
           <value>1351.65</value>
         </transactionPricePerShare>
         <transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
           <value>D</value>
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      <exerciseDate>
         <value>2003-12-23</value>
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      <underlyingSecurity>
         <underlyingSecurityTitle>
           <value>Non-Voting Common Stock</value>
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      <footnote id="F1"> The amounts shown in Table II represent the beneficial ownership of the Issuer's equity securities by J.P. Morgan Partners (BHCA), L.P. (JPM BHCA&quot;), a portion of which may be deemed attributable to the reporting person because the reporting person is an Executive Vice President of JPM SBIC and a limited partner of JPMP Master Fund Manager, L.P. (&quot;MF Manager&quot;), the general partner of JPM BHCA.  The actual pro rata portion of such beneficial ownership that may be deemed attributable to the reporting person is not readily determinable because it is subject to several variables, including the internal rate of return and vesting within JPM BHCA and MF Manager.  Mr. Blutt disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities to the extent it exceeds his pecuniary interest in them.</footnote>

      <footnote id="F2"> The Company is entitled to require the 7% Redeemable Preferred Stock to be converted into non-voting common stock on or after July 2, 2002, if the average closing price of the common stock for 20 consecutive trading days is equal to or greater than 175% of the conversion price.</footnote>

      <footnote id="F3"> These shares were initially convertible into  83,697  shares on non-voting common stock of the Issuer.  However, accrued and unpaid dividends on the 7% Redeemable Preferred Stock will have the effect of increasing the number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the 7% Redeemable Preferred Stock.</footnote>

      <footnote id="F4"> There is no expiration date.</footnote>
   </footnotes>
   <ownerSignature>
      <signatureName>Mitchell Blutt</signatureName>
      <signatureDate>2003-12-23</signatureDate>
   </ownerSignature>
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