dj Orthopedics Announces 2002 First Quarter Financial Results; Company Reports Diluted EPS of $0.08

May 2, 2002

dj Orthopedics, Inc.

Les Cross/Cy Talbot, 760/734-3559

Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc.
Bruce Voss/Jody Cain, 310/691-7100 (Investor Relations)
bvoss[at]lhai[dot]com

jcain[at]lhai[dot]com