Dr. Mark Kryskow’s research focuses on improving outcomes in chest wall injury and trauma care through international collaboration, evidence-based guideline development, and professional education. His work bridges clinical practice and global research initiatives, helping translate emerging evidence into meaningful improvements in patient care.
Research Focus Areas
- Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures (SSRF): Acute and chronic rib fracture management, evolving indications, and outcome optimization
- Functional Chest Wall Syndromes: Disorders of the chest wall, including costal margin rupture, cartilage instability, and nerve-related pain
- Trauma & Critical Care: ICU protocols, perioperative management, and post-operative recovery pathways
- Remote & Mountain Trauma Systems: Coordinated trauma care models for patients injured in alpine and austere environments
Publications & Studies
Disruption Junction
Chest Wall Injury Society Survey — July 2025
Multi-institutional international study examining the diagnosis and management of costal margin rupture, intercostal hernias, diaphragmatic hernias, and abdominal wall hernias. Led by Evert Eriksson, MD, with Dr. Kryskow serving as a key contributing author and investigator.
Challenges in Closing the Gap Between Evidence and Practice
International Survey — April 2023
Global survey evaluating institutional adoption of surgical stabilization of rib fracture (SSRF) guidelines, highlighting gaps between published evidence and real-world clinical practice.
Rib Fracture Guidelines Survey
International Collaboration — 2022
Study exploring global approaches to SSRF, focusing on outcomes, barriers to implementation, and standardization of care across institutions.
In Progress
Ongoing & Emerging Research
- Painful Disorders of the Chest Wall: Active contributor to a CWIS-led initiative examining under-recognized and debilitating chest wall pain syndromes
- Function-Based Indications for SSRF: Ongoing research evaluating functional impairment—rather than solely radiographic or physiologic criteria—as an indication for rib fracture stabilization
(Manuscript in progress)
Collaborative Leadership
Dr. Kryskow has been deeply involved in multiple Chest Wall Injury Society (CWIS) initiatives. His role emphasizes collaboration—bringing clinicians together to share data, experience, and evolving best practices. These efforts have contributed to a growing shared body of knowledge that continues to shape chest wall injury care worldwide.
Presentations
Research Platform Presentations
- Disruption Junction – A Chest Wall Injury Society Survey on Costal Margin Rupture, Intercostal, Diaphragmatic, and Abdominal Wall Hernia Diagnosis and Management: Multi-institutional study presented under CWIS leadership, with Dr. Kryskow as a principal contributor