Channing Cole

Dr. Mark Kryskow has long stood at the intersection of precision and purpose, advancing chest wall and trauma surgery, building systems where none existed, and serving with a commitment that reaches far beyond the operating room. From the mountains to the ICU, his work has shaped trauma care, empowered communities, and restored quality of life to patients who needed it most. As founder of the Regional Mountain Trauma System and Trauma Medical Director at Berkshire Health Systems, Dr. Kryskow has spent decades ensuring that the right care finds the right patient. In partnership with et al., a digital presence has been built to grow alongside his mission. This platform will be amplifying the impact of his patients’ stories, extending reach for those in need, elevating education across clinical and alpine environments, and strengthening the bridge that connects the right surgeon to the right patient. Care that climbs higher 📷 Visit: drmarkkryskow.com Right Surgeon ⇄ Right Patient #TraumaSurgery #CriticalCare #ChestWallReconstruction #AlpineInjuries #VeteranSurgeon #Berkshires #RMTS #BrandLaunch #WebsiteLaunch #etal

A rib fracture on the slopes. A climbing fall gone wrong. A biking trip that came to an abrupt end. Dr. Kryskow has spent 20+ years treating chest wall trauma and high-impact injuries: the kind that happen when the body is pushed to its limits. What sets him apart isn't just his training. He's lived it. Before bringing his skills into the operating room, Dr. Mark Kryskow trained and served as a military assault climber in the United States Army, specializing in technical mountaineering and ice ascents. That world demanded relentless preparation, technical mastery, decisive action, and calm under pressure…the same qualities that now define his approach to surgical care. That's also why he co-founded the Regional Mountain Trauma System (RMTS) — connecting ski patrol, EMS, and trauma centers so mountain athletes get the right care as efficiently as possible. Dr. Kryskow treats his patients in a manner that is set apart, because he can relate to them. Learn more at drmarkkryskow.com #ChestWallTrauma #RibFracture #MountainTrauma #TraumaSurgery #RMTS

📸 Meet Ethan Ethan is passionate about helping brands, artists, and ideas find new light through visual storytelling. Blending a documentary eye with a marketer's mindset, he creates photo and video content that is both authentic and purposeful. With et al., Ethan's work spans a diverse range of projects and environments. One day he may be filming a complex surgical approach, documenting a cadaver course or medical conference, or capturing a patient's story. The next, he may be traveling to the Peruvian Amazon to produce mission-driven content or creating social media features that showcase the people, partnerships, and purpose behind our work. His versatility allows him to move between the clinical and creative worlds, translating complex medical expertise into compelling visual stories that educate, connect, and inspire. When he's not working, you'll likely find him with a camera in hand, photographing everyday people, places, and moments. It's a practice that continually shapes how he sees the world and ultimately how he helps tell stories.

Two stories that deserve to be told. Liam was born with a congenital limb deficiency and lived with pain every time he wore his prosthesis. Yet he arrived at Scalpel's clinic with an unforgettable smile. After receiving the revision surgery he needed, Liam is now running, playing soccer, helping his mother, and living free from the pain that once shaped his daily life. Rafaela was born with severe leg deformities that threatened her future. Through three corrective surgeries over several years, her legs were restored, her confidence renewed, and new possibilities began to unfold. Her own journey has inspired her to dream of becoming a doctor so she can one day serve others the way she continues to be served. As you see Liam and Rafaela's stories, we hope you'll feel the heart behind Scalpel At The Cross to walk alongside families for the long haul. If these stories resonate with you, learn more about joining the Miracle Workers Community through a recurring monthly gift of any amount at scalpelatthecross.org #MiracleWorkers #ScalpelAtTheCross #Peru #GlobalHealth

Orthopaedic Outward-Bound in Cartagena It was awe-inspiring to take a tour of a striking new hospital on the coast of Colombia, whose mission is to serve an impoverished country-side even while delivering the highest-end orthopedic care for ‘surgical tourists’ in the pulsating cities of Cartagena, Barranquilla, and the coastal region of spectacular Colombia. Dr. Juan David Lacouture (@jdlacouture), a true humanitarian and rising star in shoulder surgery & trauma, led the tour with his mentors, and my dear Bogotano friends Carlos Olarte Santos & Tatiana Almario AristizAbal (@talmario). His heart for ‘la gente’ and desire for exceptionalism in care to all peoples was literally biblical, and matched his pride for this phenomenal new orthopedic & trauma facility. The Bogota Santa Fe Foundation (@FSFB_Salud) project to build and run Hospital @SerenadelMar revealed to me The Power of Benefaction. Carlos and Sonja Haime, prominent Cubo-Colombian business magnate-philanthropists who were inspired by their treatment at Hospital for Special Surgery (@HSpecialSurgery) in New York, had a heart for seeing-through the same level of care in their country. HSS’s on-going partnership with Hospital Serena del Mar manifests in an annual educational event with HSS in Cartagena, to amplify the level of care everywhere. The hospital seems to lack nothing and is a sanctuary for healing even in life and death. It provides tremendous freedom to learn what’s possible even unto frontiers we do not yet know. #GlobalOrthopaedics #HealthcareLeadership #MedicineWithPurpose @etal_group