Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Consolidated net loss	$ (4,270)	$ (6,728)	$ (22,802)	$ (6,132)
Other comprehensive loss:
Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax	(62)	(229)	(74)	(270)
Translation adjustments, net of tax	942	(2,141)	2,013	(3,929)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	880	(2,370)	1,939	(4,199)
Total consolidated comprehensive loss	(3,390)	(9,098)	(20,863)	(10,331)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest	(182)		(438)	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest		259	0	514
Comprehensive loss attributable to NuVasive, Inc.	$ (3,208)	$ (8,839)	$ (20,425)	$ (9,817)