Össur hf. - Total number of voting rights and capital

Insignificant share capital increase

Press release from Össur hf.
                               Reykjavik, 30 November 2009, GMT 22:00

                Insignificant share capital increase

The Board of  Directors of Össur  hf. (Össur) has  today resolved  to
issue 1,250,000 new shares  in the Company,  raising the total  share
capital 0.28%, from ISK 452,500,000 to ISK 453,750,000 nominal value.
The resolution was made in accordance with the Board's  authorization
contained in the Company's Articles of Association, section B, second
paragraph of Art. 2.01.
The new shares  are issued in  relation to Össur's  acquisition of  a
stake  in  a  US  bracing  and  support  distribution  company.  This
acquisition has immaterial impact on Össur operations.
The price of each new share is  DKK 5.12 (equivalent to USD 1.03)  to
be  paid  in  USD.  Accordingly,  the  gross  proceeds  will  be  USD
1,287,500. The sellers have subscribed for all the new shares.

Össur contacts:
Sigurborg Arnarsdottir, IR Manager, Tel: +354 664-1044



Össur  (NASDAQ  OMX:  OSSR)  is  a  global  leader  in   non-invasive
orthopaedics that help  people live a  life without limitations.  Its
business is  focused  on  improving  people's  mobility  through  the
delivery of  innovative technologies  within the  fields of  bracing,
supports, prosthetic limbs  and compression  therapies. A  recognized"Technology Pioneer",  Össur invests  significantly in  research  and
product   development;   its   award-winning   designs   ensuring   a
consistently strong position  in the market.  Successful patient  and
clinical outcomes  are  further  empowered  via  Össur's  educational
programs and business solutions. Headquartered in Iceland, Össur  has
major operations in  the Americas, Europe  and Asia, with  additional
distributors worldwide.