UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 27, 2006

NUVASIVE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		000-50744		33-0768598
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

4545 Towne Centre Court, San Diego, California 92121
(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)

(858) 909-1800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

n/a
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On April 27, 2006, NuVasive, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)

Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1		Press release issued by NuVasive, Inc. on April 27, 2006, announcing financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number		Description of Document
99.1		Press release issued by NuVasive, Inc. on April 27, 2006, announcing financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006.