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Exhibit 10.26

November 4 , 2009

Pat Miles

4934 Del Mar Mesa Road

San Diego, CA 92130

Dear Pat,

Congratulations on your promotion to President of the Americas. Being awarded an executive
promotion means that you are a NuVasive “A+” Player. You have successfully performed your stretch
goals, demonstrated outstanding performance standards, have embraced your challenges with
enthusiasm, and have continuously worked to perpetuate and grow our culture. I trust that you feel
“lucky” and have an “attitude of gratitude” about your continued growth prospects.

You will officially begin work in this capacity on January 1, 2010. Your new rate of compensation
is $37,500/month. In connection with your promotion, we anticipate granting you, subject to the
approval of the Board of Directors, 85,000 Restricted Stock Units (the “RSUs”) representing a
promise to issue shares of NuVasive stock upon vesting. The RSU’s will vest over four years in
accordance with the Company’s 2004 Equity Incentive Plan and in anticipation of you delivering
outstanding results.

In addition to your compensation increase, your current target bonus for 2010 is 75% of your
annual base salary (with ability to over-perform), with the actual amount being determined at the
discretion of the Board of Directors. All bonus payments will be paid in accordance with the
terms of your letter agreement, dated August 5, 2008, as amended. I fully anticipate that you
will do your part to drive outstanding performance across all of these measures and that you will
personally contribute to your Department’s and the Company’s success.

As Shareowners, our common goal is to contribute meaningfully toward NuVasive’s growth targets,
deliver new and creative products, leverage resources for profitability and exercise Absolute
Responsiveness® to the maximum level. I look forward to continuing the journey with
you.

I wish you tremendous success in your new role!

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	Onward and Upward!

NUVASIVE, INC.

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/Alexis V. Lukianov
 	 
	 	 	Alexis V. Lukianov 	 

Please sign below indicating your understanding and acceptance of this promotion and return the
fully executed letter to Jen Crutchfield. You should keep one copy of this letter for your
records.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	      /s/Pat Miles
 	 
	 	Pat Milesexv10w27

	 	 	 	 	 

Exhibit 10.27

November 4, 2009

Jeff Rydin

PO Box 5000, PMB 94

Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

Dear Jeff,

Congratulations on your promotion to Executive Vice President, Americas, Sales & Chairman of the
Global Sales Executive Committee. Being awarded an executive promotion means that you are a
NuVasive “A+” Player. You have successfully performed your stretch goals, demonstrated outstanding
performance standards, have embraced your challenges with enthusiasm, and have continuously worked
to perpetuate and grow our culture. I trust that you feel “lucky” and have an “attitude of
gratitude” about your continued growth prospects.

You will officially begin work in this capacity on January 1, 2010. Your new rate of compensation
is $33,333/month. In connection with your promotion, we anticipate granting you, subject to the
approval of the Board of Directors, 50,000 Restricted Stock Units (the “RSUs”) representing a
promise to issue shares of NuVasive stock upon vesting. The RSU’s will vest over four years in
accordance with the Company’s 2004 Equity Incentive Plan and in anticipation of you delivering
outstanding results.

In addition to your compensation increase, your current target bonus for 2010 is 75% of your
annual base salary (with ability to over-perform), with the actual amount being determined at the
discretion of the Board of Directors. All bonus payments will be paid in accordance with the
terms of your letter agreement, dated August 5, 2008, as amended. I fully anticipate that you
will do your part to drive outstanding performance across all of these measures and that you will
personally contribute to your Department’s and the Company’s success.

As Shareowners, our common goal is to contribute meaningfully toward NuVasive’s growth targets,
deliver new and creative products, leverage resources for profitability and exercise Absolute
Responsiveness® to the maximum level. I look forward to continuing the journey with
you.

I wish you tremendous success in your new role!

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	Onward and Upward!

NUVASIVE, INC.

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/Alexis V. Lukianov
 	 
	 	 	Alexis V. Lukianov 	 

Please sign below indicating your understanding and acceptance of this promotion and return the
fully executed letter to Jen Crutchfield. You should keep one copy of this letter for your
records.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	     /s/Jeff Rydin
 	 
	 	Jeff Rydinexv10w28

	 	 	 	 	 

Exhibit 10.28

December 17, 2009

Jason Hannon

11183 Corte Cangrejo

San Diego, CA 92130

Dear Jason,

Congratulations on your promotion to Executive Vice President & General Counsel. Being awarded an
executive promotion means that you are a NuVasive “A+” Player. You have successfully performed
your stretch goals, demonstrated outstanding performance standards, have embraced your challenges
with enthusiasm, and have continuously worked to perpetuate and grow our culture. I trust that you
feel “lucky” and have an “attitude of gratitude” about your continued growth prospects.

You will officially begin work in this capacity on January 1, 2010. Your new rate of compensation
is $33,333/month. In connection with your promotion, we anticipate granting you, subject to the
approval of the Board of Directors, 100,000 stock options (the “Options”), with a strike price
equal to the market value of the Company’s stock on the date of grant. Twenty-five percent (25%) of
the Options will vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date, and the remainder in
1/36th increments per month over the following 3 years, in accordance with the Company’s
2004 Equity Incentive Plan and in anticipation of you delivering outstanding results.

In addition to your compensation increase, your current target bonus for 2010 is 50% of your
annual base salary (with ability to over-perform), with the actual amount being determined at the
discretion of the Board of Directors. All bonus payments will be paid in accordance with the
terms of your letter agreement, dated August 5, 2008, as amended. I fully anticipate that you
will do your part to drive outstanding performance across all of these measures and that you will
personally contribute to your Department’s and the Company’s success.

As Shareowners, our common goal is to contribute meaningfully toward NuVasive’s growth targets,
deliver new and creative products, leverage resources for profitability and exercise Absolute
Responsiveness® to the maximum level. I look forward to continuing the journey with
you.

I wish you tremendous success in your new role!

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	Onward and Upward!

NUVASIVE, INC.
 	 
	 	By:  	/s/Alexis V. Lukianov
 	 
	 	 	Alexis V. Lukianov 	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

Please sign below indicating your understanding and acceptance of this promotion and return the
fully executed letter to Jen Crutchfield. You should keep one copy of this letter for your
records.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	     /s/Jason Hannon
 	 
	 	Jason Hannonexv10w29

	 	 	 	 	 

Exhibit 10.29

October 16, 2009

Michael Lambert

2527 Bunya Street

Newport Beach, Ca 92660

Dear Michael,

NuVasive, Inc. (the “Company”) is pleased to offer you employment on the terms and conditions
stated in this letter. The Company is offering you the exempt position of Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer. As the EVP/CFO, you will report to me, Chief Executive
Officer, and your job duties will be further outlined upon your employment. We would like you to
begin work in this capacity with the Company on November 9, 2009 (the “Start Date”).

Your initial rate of compensation will be $37,500 per month. Beginning in 2010, you will be
eligible for a bonus of up to $450,000 the Executive Management Bonus Plan, tied to achievement
of Individual Performance Measures, department goals and Company performance. On the Start Date,
you will be granted 20,000 stock options (the “Options”), with a strike price equal to the market
value of the Company’s stock on the Start Date. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the Options will
vest on your one-year anniversary with the Company, and the remainder in 1/36th
increments per month over the following 3 years. On January 1, 2010, you will receive 50,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) representing shares of NuVasive stock. You will also be eligible
to receive annual RSUs, based upon your good performance with the Company, with a target grant of
150,000 RSUs over your first three years with the Company. These RSUs will vest over four years
in accordance with the provisions of the Company’s 2004 Equity Incentive Plan. You will also be
eligible for medical, dental and life insurance, 401K, ESPP and three (3) weeks of vacation per
year.

We understand that this opportunity will require you to relocate to the San Diego area. To
assist you with that relocation, the Company will provide you with full reimbursement of any
relocation expenses you incur, along with $20,000.00 (gross) to cover temporary living
arrangements. If you voluntarily leave NuVasive within 12 months of your start date, you will be
required to repay NuVasive a prorated amount of this relocation assistance.

Your employment with the Company will not be for any specific term and may be terminated by you
or by the Company at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice. The at-will
nature of your employment described in this letter shall constitute the entire agreement between
you and the Company concerning the duration of your employment and the circumstances under which
either you or the Company may terminate the employment relationship. As a Shareowner (employee)
of the Company, you will be required to comply with all Company policies and procedures.

The Company will provide you with an Executive Vice President level Change of Control Severance
Agreement upon your employment.

Your employment pursuant to this offer is contingent upon your execution of the attached
Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement and upon your compliance with all contractual
obligations that you may
have with your former employer. You agree that during the course of performing your duties on
behalf of NuVasive, you will not use or disclose to NuVasive any confidential or proprietary
information that may belong to others. You have already indicated to us that you have no such
information in your possession.

 

 

Please sign below and return the fully executed letter to Jen Crutchfield of our Human Resources
department, along with the executed Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement.

We are looking forward to having you join the NuVasive team.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	Very truly yours,

NUVASIVE, INC.

 	 
	 	By:  	/s/ Alexis V. Lukianov
 	 
	 	 	Alexis V. Lukianov 	 

I have read and accept this employment offer.

	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	Dated: 10/19/09 	/s/ Michael Lambert
 	 
	 	Michael Lambert

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