Slipping Rib Syndrome Info - SRSINFO.ORG

“The largest GAP between standard of care and standard of practice exists in the surgical stabilization of rib fractures—SSRF.” I have quoted my friend Fred Pierracci many times while teaching on the subject since I heard him say this during his Presidential @CWISociety Address several years ago. It is estimated that perhaps only 10% of indicated rib fractures are treated with surgical stabilization, and the morbidity and mortality of this missed opportunity is high. ACS Press Release: facs.org/media-center/press-… Just over a year ago, I was asked to be a part of a task force to write the 1rst ever guidelines on Chest Wall Injury for the @AmCollSurgeons. With tremendous respect for the project Co-Chairs, Mike McKee and Ron Gross, I could not say no despite the proposed aggressive schedule to HAMMER through the project inside of a year with biweekly meetings, “Are you kidding me!” facs.org/quality-programs/tr… ………and here we are! There are few published documents that influence care—CHANGE CARE—like ACS Best Practice Guidelines. It was a high honor to be one of two orthopedic surgeons from North America selected for this activity and it was a career highlight. I am thankful to our Chairman and all members for such a growth opportunity. The endorsement of this document from not only ACS but the @otatrauma and Chest Wall Injury Society brings it even closer to home. Congratulations! #ChestWallInjury #SSRF #TraumaSurgery #OrthopaedicLeadership #ACSGuidelines