Why homework?
Dr. Pompliano encourages every patient to play an active role in their spine care. Understanding your anatomy, your diagnosis, and your options makes every conversation more productive — and research consistently links health literacy to better outcomes. The guides below are written by Dr. Pompliano; the organizations that follow are the sources he trusts for going deeper.
Anatomy, conditions & spine health
Neck problems
- Neck Pain
- Pinched Nerve in the Neck (Cervical Radiculopathy)
- Spinal Cord Compression (Cervical Myelopathy)
- Herniated Disc
Back problems
- Low Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Pinched Nerve in the Lower Back (Lumbar Radiculopathy)
- Spinal Stenosis
- Slipped Vertebra (Spondylolisthesis)
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Scoliosis & Spinal Deformity
- Spinal Fractures & Osteoporosis of the Spine
Treatments & surgeries
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF)
- Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
- Laminectomy & Decompression
- Microdiscectomy
- Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
- Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF)
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Robotic Assistance & Navigation
- Kyphoplasty (Compression Fracture Treatment)
- Spinal Reconstruction & Revision
- Preparing for Spine Surgery
- Recovering at Home
Trusted sources for going deeper
These national organizations publish rigorous, physician-reviewed patient education. When you want a second source — and Dr. Pompliano encourages it — start here rather than with general internet searches.
OrthoInfo
Patient education from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons — conditions, treatments, and recovery, in plain language.
orthoinfo.aaos.org →KnowYourBack.org
The North American Spine Society's patient site — spine conditions and treatments explained by the specialty's leading society.
knowyourback.org →Scoliosis Research Society
Authoritative patient education on scoliosis and spinal deformity, for adolescents and adults.
srs.org →NIAMS
The National Institutes of Health's institute covering musculoskeletal disease — evidence-based overviews of back pain, osteoporosis, and more.
niams.nih.gov →American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
The certifying board for orthopedic surgeons — including a public tool to verify any surgeon's board status.
abos.org →AO Spine North America
A global academic community of spine surgeons advancing education and research — Dr. Pompliano is a member.
aofoundation.org →Reading raised a question about your own spine? Bring it to your visit — questions make appointments better, not longer.