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's episode welcomes Dr. Chris Janowak, MD, FACS. He works in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care at the VA and the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Dr. Janowak discusses his research interests and his article "The Next Generation: Surgeon Learning Curve in a Mature Operative Rib Management Program." As always, SarahAnn, Dr. White, & Dr. Kryskow joined us. This episode will make you think and may even give you some research ideas!