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Aug. 02, 2019
Aug. 02, 2019
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 8-K  
Amendment Flag   false
Document Period End Date Aug. 02, 2019  
Entity File Number 0-16093  
Entity Registrant Name CONMED CORPORATION  
Entity Central Index Key   0000816956
Entity Tax Identification Number 16-0977505  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code NY  
Entity Address, Address Line One 525 French Road  
Entity Address, City or Town Utica  
Entity Address, State or Province NY  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 13502  
City Area Code 315  
Local Phone Number 797-8375  
Written Communications false  
Soliciting Material false  
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false  
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.01 par value  
Trading Symbol CNMD  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false