Publications & Presentations

Dr. Pompliano is an active researcher focused on questions that matter to patients: which techniques genuinely produce better outcomes, how minimally invasive approaches compare to traditional surgery, and how motion-sparing technology performs over the long term. He is the recipient of the Thornburg Award for Excellence in Research in a Surgical Field and a member of the North American Spine Society and AO Spine North America.

Peer-reviewed publications & book chapters

1. Pompliano M, Bagheri A, Colwell C, Nosewicz C, Deller E, Shahidi B, Sing D, Bruffey J, Mundis G, Eastlack R. What Is the Impact of Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography on the Management of Degenerative Cervical and Lumbar Spine Disease? A Single Institution Study. International Journal of Spine Surgery. 2025.
2. Dhanjani S, Pompliano MJ, Thibaudeau DJ, Price A, Colwell C, Nosewicz C, Malone H, Bagheri A, Stephan SR, Akbarnia BA, Mundis GM Jr, Eastlack RK. Does segmental alignment matter? A novel understanding of segmental compensation and reciprocal change following single-level lumbar reconstruction. Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine. 2025.
3. Sing D, Shah K, Pompliano M, Yi P, Velluto C, Bagheri A, Eastlack R, Stephan S, Mundis G. Enhancing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Report Comprehension in Spinal Trauma: Readability Analysis of AI-Generated Explanations for Thoracolumbar Fractures. JMIR AI. 2025.
4. McDonald T, Shah S, Hargiss J, Varghese J, Boeyer M, Pompliano M, Neal K, Lonner B, Larsen A, Parent S, Miyanji F, Yaszay B, Newton P, Hoernschemeyer D; Harms Nonfusion Study Group. When Successful, Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) Induces Differential Segmental Growth of Vertebrae: An In Vivo Study of 51 Patients and 764 Vertebrae. Spine Deformity. 2022.
5. Coban D, Pompliano M, Changoor S, Dunn C, Sinha K, Hwang KS, Faloon M, Emami A. Metal-on-metal versus metal-on-plastic artificial discs in two-level anterior cervical disc replacement: a meta-analysis with follow-up of 5 years or more. The Spine Journal. 2021.
6. Pompliano M, Changoor S, Mease S, Emami C, Sinha K, Hwang KS. Omovertebral bone causing traumatic compression of the cervical spinal cord and acute neurological deficits in a patient with Sprengel's deformity and Klippel-Feil syndrome: case report. Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine. 2020.
7. Pompliano M, Adams G. Prehospital ECG Acquisition/Interpretation: Emerging Technology Applied to STEMI Care. In: Escobar E, Barbagelata A (Eds.), Prehospital Management of Acute STEMI. Minneapolis, MN. 2013. p. 69–82.
8. Adams G, Pompliano M. Low-Profile CLI Devices: The latest innovations in outflow treatment devices are expanding options for a growing CLI patient population. Endovascular Today. 2013.
9. Pompliano M, Adams G. Retrograde approach to crossing CTOs in the setting of CLI. Endovascular Today. 2012.
10. Pompliano M, Adams G. An uncommon approach through a profunda collateral: Utilizing a transcollateral approach to revascularize a superficial femoral artery chronic total occlusion. Endovascular Today. 2012.

Presentations at national & international meetings

1. Pompliano M. Cervical Myelopathy — Diagnosis and Treatment. Peak Sport and Spine Symposium. Columbia, Missouri. 2025.
2. Pompliano M, Coban D, Changoor S, Dunn C, Sinha K, Hwang KS, Faloon M, Emami A. Metal-on-metal versus metal-on-plastic artificial discs in two-level anterior cervical disc replacement: a meta-analysis with follow-up of 5 years or more. North American Spine Society Annual Meeting. Boston, Massachusetts. 2021.
3. Coban D, Changoor S, Dunn C, Pompliano M, Sinha K, Faloon M, Emami A. Open versus Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Matched Cohort Analysis with Five-Year Follow-Up. Global Spine Congress. Paris, France. 2021.
4. Coban D, Changoor S, Dunn C, Pompliano M, Sinha K, Hwang K, Faloon M, Emami A. ACDF with Ultra-Low Dose BMP-2 versus the Posterior Approach in Multilevel Fusions to the Cervicothoracic Junction. Global Spine Congress. Paris, France. 2021.
5. Coban D, Changoor S, Dunn C, Pompliano M, Sinha K, Hwang K, Faloon M, Emami A. Open versus Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion in the Treatment of Two-Level Degenerative Disc Disease. Global Spine Congress. Paris, France. 2021.
6. Coban D, Changoor S, Dunn C, Pompliano M, Sinha K, Hwang K, Faloon M, Emami A. Comparing Long-Term Outcomes Between Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) and Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) in the Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Disorders. Global Spine Congress. Paris, France. 2021.
7. Coban D, Changoor S, Dunn C, Pompliano M, Sinha K, Hwang K, Faloon M, Emami A. Comparing Long-Term Outcomes Between Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion and Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion in the Treatment of Low-Grade Degenerative Spondylolisthesis. Global Spine Congress. Paris, France. 2021.
8. Coban D, Changoor S, Dunn C, Pompliano M, Sinha K, Hwang K, Faloon M, Emami A. Carbon Fiber versus PEEK Cages in 3-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A 2-Year Follow-Up Study with Clinical and Radiological Outcomes. Global Spine Congress. Paris, France. 2021.
9. Coban D, Changoor S, Dunn C, Pompliano M, Sinha K, Hwang K, Faloon M, Emami A. Anterior versus Lateral Lumbar Fusion: A Comparison of Long-Term Outcomes in the Treatment of Degenerative Spinal Disorders. Global Spine Congress. Paris, France. 2021.
10. Coban D, Changoor S, Dunn C, Pompliano M, Sinha K, Hwang K, Faloon M, Emami A. Clinical and Radiological Outcomes Between Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion with Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion in the Treatment of High-Grade Isthmic Spondylolisthesis. Global Spine Congress. Paris, France. 2021.
11. Coban D, Changoor S, Dunn C, Pompliano M, Sinha K, Hwang K, Faloon M, Emami A. PEEK versus Titanium Cages in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A 2-Year Follow-Up Study with Clinical and Radiological Outcomes. Global Spine Congress. Paris, France. 2021.
12. Coban D, Changoor S, Dunn C, Pompliano M, Sinha K, Hwang K, Faloon M, Emami A. Comparing Long-Term Outcomes Between Open and Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion in the Treatment of Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease and Spinal Instability. Global Spine Congress. Paris, France. 2021.
13. Novack T, Pompliano M, Kurowicki J, Finkel R, Scillia A, McInerney V. Non-narcotic total joint arthroplasty using an alternative to opioids (ALTO) multimodal pain protocol: a comparison of 90-day outcomes. Eastern Orthopaedic Association. Nashville, Tennessee. 2021.
14. Coban D, Changoor S, Dunn C, Pompliano M, Sinha K, Hwang K, Faloon M, Emami A. PEEK versus Titanium Cages in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A 2-Year Follow-Up Study with Clinical and Radiological Outcomes. North American Spine Society Annual Meeting. Boston, Massachusetts. 2021.
15. Coban D, Changoor S, Dunn C, Pompliano M, Sinha K, Hwang K, Faloon M, Emami A. Comparing Long-Term Outcomes Between Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) and Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) in the Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Disorders. IMAST Annual Meeting. 2021.
16. Pompliano M. Management of large osseous defect in chronic infected non-union. New Jersey Orthopedic Society. 2021.
17. Coban D, Pompliano M, Changoor S, Dunn C, Sinha K, Hwang KS, Faloon M, Emami A. Metal-on-metal versus metal-on-plastic artificial discs in two-level anterior cervical disc replacement: a meta-analysis with follow-up of 5 years or more. New Jersey Orthopedic Society. 2021.
18. Pompliano M. Unique solution to missed patellar tendon repair. New Jersey Orthopedic Society. 2019.