Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Consolidated net (loss) income	$ (18,533)	$ 596
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax	(12)	(42)
Translation adjustments, net of tax	1,071	(1,787)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,059	(1,829)
Total consolidated comprehensive loss	(17,474)	(1,233)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest	(257)	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	0	255
Comprehensive loss attributable to NuVasive, Inc.	$ (17,217)	$ (978)