FractureLine

Is CWIS the Belle of the (Butter)Ball?

Welcome to FractureLine: the official weekly news feed from the Chest Wall Injury Society, where we will listen to all the bottom-line CWIS updates, shout-outs, fun facts, and weekly banter!
This week, the FractureLine Friends gathered to discuss America's stuffing-est holiday, Thanksgiving! The cast answers questions about all parts of the tradition and brings some "hot takes", i.e. there are opinions abounding in this episode. Finally, we are quickly approaching our goal for our newest fundraiser: Funding the Future in Fractures, but we are gonna need some help to get over the finish line. 
This one is gonna give 'em pumpkin' to talk about.

Does CWIS Mandate Movember Mustaches?

Welcome to FractureLine: the official weekly news feed from the Chest Wall Injury Society, where we will listen to all the bottom-line CWIS updates, shout-outs, fun facts, and weekly banter!
This week, the FractureLine Friends met with a CWIS titan, Dr. John Edwards (Sheffield, England). We circled back on our newest fundraiser: Funding the Future in Fractures, hammering home the importance this has on our CWIS's future growth and the impact it will have on our patients going forward. Finally, there is considerable time given to Dr. Kryskow's mustache and its goal to raise awareness for prostate cancer.
Don't shave this for later, it's Fan-stache-tic!!

FL Talks Development w/Dr. Brad Thomas

Welcome to FractureLine: the official weekly news feed from the Chest Wall Injury Society, where we will listen to all the bottom-line CWIS updates, shout-outs, fun facts, and weekly banter!
This week, FractureLine, CWIS President Dr. Andy Doben (Hartford, CT), and CWIS's Chair of the Development Committee, Dr. Brad Thomas (Charlotte, NC) illuminated the goals for the society and introduced its' newest fundraiser: "Funding the Future in Fractures." We also got an update on the abstract deadline for the upcoming CWISummit (hint: it's now Nov 8th @ 23:59). 
You are gonna want to jump at these opportunities!

FractureLine’s Fall Catch-Up

Welcome to FractureLine: the official weekly news feed from the Chest Wall Injury Society, where we will listen to all the bottom-line CWIS updates, shout-outs, fun facts, and weekly banter!
This week, the gang is almost all back together! We are chewing the fat in this one! Dr. White gets a haircut and we learn how he inspired Fabio, SarahAnn recalls high school chemistry, Dr. Bauman talks shoes, Dr. Kryskow yearns for the snow, and a surprise guest shows up! Finally, we hear the beginnings of CWIS's goal to update and refresh its consensus statement.
Sit back and enjoy some good 'ol CWIS banter!

FL Gets to Gottingen, DE

Welcome to FractureLine: the official weekly news feed from the Chest Wall Injury Society, where we will listen to all the bottom-line CWIS updates, shout-outs, fun facts, and weekly banter!
This week, the cast is in Gottingen, Germany attending a special chest wall repair symposium led by Dr. Christopher Spering (Universitätsmedizin Göttingen). We are also joined by Dr. Stefan Schulz-Drost (Helios Hospital Schwerin) who was also in attendance. We get an inside look at how Germany is looking to innovate and move the study and fixation of ribs forward. Big things are ahead for our German colleagues and you won't want to miss this!
Come and join in the land of the Brothers Grimm (which was actually written in this region, fun fact!)

Dude, What’s CWIS Up To?!

Welcome to FractureLine: the official weekly news feed from the Chest Wall Injury Society, where we will listen to all the bottom-line CWIS updates, shout-outs, fun facts, and weekly banter!
This week, the cast reviews the recent publications of Dr. Bauman, discusses the imminent government shutdown (we can hardly BEAR it!), and revisits one monument to Ashton Kutcher's actorial greatness. And in case that isn't enough relevant chest wall news, there is a sneak peak included which signals CWIS's rise to the top of the world!
This one's got skyscraper proportions. Don't be Dubaious, come listen!

Resident Spotlight & CWIS International Winner

Welcome to FractureLine: the official weekly news feed from the Chest Wall Injury Society, where we will listen to all the bottom-line CWIS updates, shout-outs, fun facts, and weekly banter!
This week, the cast gets to know Dr. Anne Schenderlein (PGY-3, Helios Clinics Schwerin, Germany). Dr. Schenderlein is the winner of CWIS International's resident project award and is automatically included in CWISummit 2024. She is a self-professed "biggest fan" of FractureLine and has a bright career planned in Trauma Surgery. Come and get to know her, there's even a Halloween-themed joke included!
Frankly, we can't think of anything better to do!

FL Reflects on CWIS International

Welcome to FractureLine: the official weekly news feed from the Chest Wall Injury Society, where we will listen to all the bottom-line CWIS updates, shout-outs, fun facts, and weekly banter!
This week, the cast dives deep into what struck them most about being in Amsterdam for a fully packed 48 (or so) hours for CWIS International! This signals CWIS's official dive into hosting international assemblies, and if its success is any indication, we are rocketing to stardom! Oh, and did you hear? We got HACKED, and only the famous get hacked!
Join the fun and be reminded of what makes us so great!

Highlighting the FractureLine Stalwarts

Welcome to FractureLine: the official weekly news feed from the Chest Wall Injury Society, where we will listen to all the bottom-line CWIS updates, shout-outs, fun facts, and weekly banter!
This week the cast walks through the process of being a highlighted CWIS member! We have taken the scariness out of being front and center to be introduced to the wild rib-fixin' world. Plus, we get to know our FractureLine staff a bit better. What does Dr. White listen to in the car? What would Dr. Doben teach in High School? What is Dr. Bauman's favorite movie?
Join the fun and learn all that and more!

FL Talks Summer Vacay’s, Music GDP’s, & Going Live!

Welcome to FractureLine: the official weekly news feed from the Chest Wall Injury Society, where we will listen to all the bottom-line CWIS updates, shout-outs, fun facts, and weekly banter!
This week the cast catches up with each other, and **WARNING: There is no significant rib fixin' to had in this episode! Listen at your own risk!** We talk about a potential new opportunity for listener involvement, Dr. Kryskow looks for input on a study he is doing, and so much more!
Join the fun and learn some cool facts about FL from your FL Friends!