Evert Eriksson MD Appointed President of the Chest Wall Injury Society

Evert Eriksson, M.D., an internationally recognized leader in chest wall trauma, has been appointed President of the Chest Wall Injury Society (CWIS) for the 2025–26 term. The announcement was made during the CWIS Annual Summit, a premier gathering of experts driving innovation in rib fracture research and treatment. CWIS plays a vital role in shaping the future of the field by fostering collaboration, research, and mentorship among leading clinicians and investigators.

For more than a decade, Eriksson has been at the forefront of advancing rib and sternal fracture care at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). His multidisciplinary approach combines precise clinical evaluation, non-operative pain management strategies, and cutting-edge surgical techniques—including advanced rib fixation—to optimize recovery and minimize the need for narcotics. His work at MUSC, in close collaboration with CWIS, has redefined best practices in chest wall injury care, reducing patient pain and improving their recovery.

Eriksson also leads care for complex cases involving nonunion and malunion fractures, and treats rare conditions such as slipped rib syndrome and rib tip syndrome. His continued innovation ensures that patients receive highly specialized, evidence-based care that reflects the latest advancements in the field.

In addition to Eriksson’s appointment, MUSC’s presence was strongly felt throughout this year’s CWIS Annual Meeting. Faculty and trainees contributed significantly to the scientific program, delivering three podium presentations, three case presentations, two poster presentations, and two invited lectures. Matthew Sherrier, M.D. was awarded Best Research Presentation and Alicia Privette, M.D. served as an invited discussant, highlighting MUSC’s leadership and ongoing commitment to excellence in research and education in chest wall injury care.

Research Platform Presentations:

Disruption Junction: A chest wall injury society survey on costal margin rupture, intercostal, diaphragmatic, and abdominal wall hernia diagnosis and management –  Evert Eriksson, M.D. et.al. A Multi-institutional study led by Mark Kryskow, DO

Intercostal nerves of ribs in the lower rib cage – Arjun Patel, M.D., Greg Squires, M.D., Matthew Sherrier, M.D., Dane Daley, M.D., Steven Kubalak, Ph.D. Evert Eriksson, M.D., Nathan Risk, M.D.

Descriptive characteristics of rib fractures and intraoperative intercostal nerve findings in patients with NCS/EMG diagnosed intercostal nerve injury: A case report – Matthew Sherrier, M.D., Dane Daley, M.D., Evert Eriksson, M.D. (Awarded Best Research Presentation)

Case Report Platform Presentations:

Intercostal Nerve Grafting for Symptomatic Pseudohernia Following Rib Fracture: A Surgical Technique and Case Report – Dane Daley, M.D., Matthew Sherrier, M.D., Cody Ashy, M.D.,  Evert Eriksson, M.D. 

Delayed rib fixation after traumatic thoracotomy – Nathan Risk, M.D., Arjun Patel, M.D., Evert Eriksson, M.D., Alicia Privette, M.D.

Thoracic wall blunt transection from forklift injury – Arjun Patel, M.D., Nathan Risk, M.D., Evert Eriksson, M.D., Alicia Privette, M.D.

Research Poster Presentations:

‌Two Point Discrimination Testing of the Abdominal Wall – Nathan Risk, M.D., Evert Eriksson, M.D., Arjun Patel, M.D., Dane Daley, M.D., Matthew Sherrier, M.D.

Progressive Rectus Abdominis Muscle Atrophy in Displaced Rib Fractures – Matthew Sherrier, M.D., Dane Daley, M.D., Evert Eriksson, M.D. 

Lectures:

Matrix Sternum: Experience on sternum and ribs – Evert Eriksson, M.D.

Lessons from the CLINIC: Revisiting rib fixation for better outcomes – Evert Eriksson, M.D. 

Invited Discussant:

Physiotherapy follow-up services for Patients with Blunt chest wall trauma: an international survey study – Alicia Privette, M.D.