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For surgeons and non-surgeons from multiple sub-specialties with a strong clinical interest in the science and practice of modern rib and sternal repair.
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20-10-2016 23:01:09
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Donald Trunkey Keynote Address: Joseph Sakran shares his powerful journey from trauma survivor to trauma surgeon, and his impactful work in gun violence prevention, health policy advocacy, and the power of storytelling in medicine. So—What’s your story?



The 2025 CWIS William B Long Award winner. So impressive and meaningful. Larry Lottenberg MD FACS Congratulations Dr Lottenberg - well done! #CWISummit2025





Hard to find many societies that balance science with commaraderie like CWIS, even less that “gift” an alpaca to President Babak Sarani after his inspiring Presidential Address #CWISummit2025 SarahAnn Whitbeck





I am thankful for accomplishments born of hard work, study & heart—this 1 is so meaningful! When I started NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, the #trauma surgeons didn’t do chest operations & I changed that with protest, protocols & great outcomes, helping many patients along the way! #DOproud




🩻 Cracked ribs, critical decisions! 🩻 Which patients are at highest risk when rib fractures are managed non-operatively? 🧐 This study breaks it down: 💥 Must-read for trauma teams! 👉 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40299043/ Babak Sarani #CWISmemberresearch #RibFractures #TraumaSurgery

CWIS Budapest is underway! #chestwallinjury #SSRF Zachary Mitchel Bauman Suti Thomas William White SarahAnn Whitbeck



CWIS was honored to participate in the #ESTS Thoracic Trauma Workgroup. Another great year of partnership ahead with big projects to anticipate! ESTS #webeLUNGtogether #ESTS2025 Dr Michael Gooseman Thomas William White Suti Zachary Mitchel Bauman SarahAnn Whitbeck



⚖️ Nerve-sparing or nerve-sacrificing in clavicle ORIF? This RCT found that nerve-sparing techniques reduce chest wall numbness at 12 & 24 weeks—but no significant differences in overall symptoms/function. Neel Brahme, MD Peter A. Cole, MD #CWISmemberresearch 🔍pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40358991/