Peter A. Cole, MHA

Driven to advance consequential Med/Tech solutions | Executive VP @BoneFoam | Executive Director at | Founder @etal_group

[Peter A. Cole, MHA @petercoleworld]

This summer marked the grand opening of the Miracle Campus in Pucallpa—Peru’s first orthopaedic referral center dedicated to serving the Amazon region.

In a country of 34 million with only four licensed prosthetists, this facility addresses a critical gap in access to orthopaedic care, prosthetics, and rehabilitation. Designed to meet the clinical, operational, and human needs of a historically underserved population, the campus offers a dignified care model rooted in restoration and continuity.

This achievement reflects two decades of strategic vision, collaborative effort, and unwavering faith. It’s more than infrastructure—it’s a replicable model for delivering specialty care in low-resource settings. I couldn’t be more proud of our team at Scalpel At The Cross.

#MiracleCampus #ScalpelAtTheCross #GlobalOrthopaedics #HealthSystemsInnovation #Orthotics #Prosthetics #MedicalMissions #SurgicalAccess #Peru

[Dr. Peter A. Cole @peter_a_cole]

Le Cause cèlébre!
A 10 Year CWIS Anniversary

The @CWISociety turned 10 this year and eclipsed 800 surgeons worldwide. The @UMNOrthoSurg - @RegionsHospital Chest Wall Institute team brought home lots of Gold, two Keynote presentations, and a boatload of memories in its most competitive field to date. Our Research Directors Sandy Vang & Jeff Winter have guided a myriad of research projects and a tight knit culture to blow the top off this year, and my partner David Weatherby crushed his Ortho Hollywood Squares gameshow. Thank you Team!

#CWIS2026 #ChestWallInjurySociety #ChestWallSurgery #CWISummit

[Channing Cole @channingecole]

A remarkable model powered by incredible people. Grateful to Dr. Juan David Lacouture & Dr. Camila Nieto for the introduction to their team, facilities, and vision. After witnessing a truly service-driven model, I knew we needed to foster further connection! More to come 💯

[Dr. Peter A. Cole @peter_a_cole]

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

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• A mountain biking accident left Erich with a severe scapula and chest wall injury.

• After 2 years of incomplete healing, he faced chronic pain and limited mobility.

• In 2023, he underwent an 8 hour reconstructive surgery.

• Dr. Cole and his team at the Scapula Institute realigned Erich’s collapsed ribs and reconstructed his shoulder blade using a bone graft.

• Recovery demanded a gritty PT process—one that Erich tackled head-on.

• Today, Erich is back to what he loves: strength training, rock climbing, and snowboarding.

• The surgery restored not only physical function, but also confidence and hope.

Shared with full consent.

#ScapulaReconstruction #ChestWallTrauma #TraumaRecovery #PatientStory #RightSurgeonRightPatient

[Dr. Peter A. Cole @peter_a_cole]

This @jbjs Case Connector in Vol. 16, No. 2, April-June 2026. is important to me for three reasons:

1.) It represents an all-too-common pathology which is unfortunate and avoidable, The Forequarter Lateral Implosion malunions.

2.) I co-authored this project with two dear visiting fellows from Latino America, Drs. Carlos Moreno-Castillo (@drmorenocast) & Alejandra Huaco Aranguri.

3.) I affectionately call these reconstructions, The Whipple surgeries of my Ortho Trauma practice!

Access Here: https://t.co/WIQYbhedBQ

@Scap_Institute @etal_group #OrthopaedicTrauma #JBJS #ScapulaSurgery #GlobalOrthopaedics

[Dr. Peter A. Cole @peter_a_cole]

Cleveland Clinic's Great Shoulder Team
.....joined up for my last lab before launching Advita Equinoxe, the only acromial fracture solution for reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. 1rst Case maiden voyage in Saint Paul tomorrow God willing!

https://t.co/uAPP0RYoMr

We had a blast discovering, sharing, learning.....
The morning lineup of cars descending at the main pavilion for patients entering for the 130 operating rooms is just like airport pickup at Christmas Time--what a Buzz!

#ClevelandClinic #ShoulderSurgery #OrthopaedicInnovation #ReverseShoulderArthroplasty #AdvitaOrthoEquinox

[Peter A. Cole, MHA @petercoleworld]

Nothing but net 🗑️

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Something new is coming

The Scapula Institute is a dedicated team advancing research and education in shoulder and chest wall injury, delivering the highest level of care to patients facing the most complex challenges in the space.

We’re proud to be partnering in building a platform that reflects this mission, one that positions The Scapula Institute as a global network: supporting the scapula, its patients, and the clinicians who care for them.

A refreshed brand. A new digital home. A step toward setting the global standard for scapula care.

The Strategic Brand Platform is coming soon.

#ScapulaInstitute #ComingSoon #Rebrand #ScapulaCare #MedicalEducation #PatientCare

@Scap_Institute @peter_a_cole

[et al. @etal_group]

Something new is coming

The Scapula Institute is a dedicated team advancing research and education in shoulder and chest wall injury, delivering the highest level of care to patients facing the most complex challenges in the space.

We’re proud to be partnering in building a platform that reflects this mission, one that positions The Scapula Institute as a global network: supporting the scapula, its patients, and the clinicians who care for them.

A refreshed brand. A new digital home. A step toward setting the global standard for scapula care.

The Strategic Brand Platform is coming soon.

#ScapulaInstitute #ComingSoon #Rebrand #ScapulaCare #MedicalEducation #PatientCare

@Scap_Institute @peter_a_cole

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Karen Jennings McCarren brings more than two decades of leadership across healthcare systems, startups, and consulting environments, with a unique ability to connect strategy, operational performance, and the human experience at the center of care. With a clinical foundation as a physical therapist and deep expertise in organizational transformation, Karen translates strategic vision into practical execution.

At et al., Karen supports the growth of our expanding partner network. She leads the journey from initial conversations through formal partnership, serving as a key point of coordination between our surgical partners and internal team while ensuring clear timelines, alignment, and next steps throughout the process.

Karen’s leadership style emphasizes integrity, compassion, and collaboration. She is deeply committed to advancing equity and community impact through mentorship and global health initiatives. Additionally, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, staying active, and experiencing great food from around the world.

We’re grateful to have Karen’s steady leadership helping et al. build thoughtful partnerships and stronger systems that support the very best in the musculoskeletal space.

#HealthcareLeadership #MusculoskeletalHealth #Teamspotlight #globalhealth #etal

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360 Video — Part 3 of 3

et al. is honored to help tell the stories behind missions like Scalpel At The Cross, where surgical excellence and purpose-driven care come together in a powerful way.

Over the course of 20+ years, this mission has grown not only in the quality of care delivered, but in the people it brings together to serve with compassion and intention. Every patient is seen, known, and valued.

Each patient receives skilled, dedicated medical care, along with a renewed sense of hope. True healing doesn’t stop at the body....it reaches the soul.

Learn more and get involved: https://t.co/U8E8uSxkm8

Right Surgeon ⇄ Right Patient

#ScalpelAtTheCross #MSK #SurgicalMissions #Healing #etal

[Channing Cole @channingecole]

“Awesome. This is so awesome. I already reached out to a patient who contacted us through the site. He needs help! This is incredible. Less than 1 day and we potentially made a difference.”

This is what it’s all about.

Visit —> https://t.co/r6worqwRQf 🩻⛷️🏔️

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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: https://t.co/NfdSWIUiRp

Right Surgeon ⇄ Right Patient

#TraumaSurgery #CriticalCare #ChestWallReconstruction #AlpineInjuries #VeteranSurgeon #Berkshires #RMTS #BrandLaunch #WebsiteLaunch #etal

[Dr. Peter A. Cole @peter_a_cole]

@etal_group 👏

[Dr. Peter A. Cole @peter_a_cole]

Congratulations Jessica Xu, MD and Alejandra Huaco, MD!

On behalf the entire @UMNOrthoSurg NorthStar Orthopaedic Trauma Research Lab at @RegionsHospital, I want to congratulate Jessica Xu, MD and Alejandra Huaco, MD on their residency matches. Jess will be joining the Orthopaedic Residency at California Northstate University College of Medicine, and Alejandra will begin her Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency at the @UMiamiHealth Jackson Memorial. Their stories represent incredible resilience and achievement and I am very proud of both these young stars. Over the past two years, Jess and Ále have become cherished members of the Regions NorthStar Team. Their dedication and tenacity have been inspiring. They have risen to every challenge, playing a vital role in advancing our research mission. Both have been involved in 1rst-of-its-kind research in Chest Wall Injury, Imaging, and career series on malunion, nonunion, and sternoclavicular joint injuries.

While we will greatly miss them, I am excited to watch them take their next steps—they’ve made a great Team!

#ResidencyMatch #OrthopaedicResearch #FuturePhysicians #PMR #UMNOrtho

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360 Video — Part 2 of 3

German’s story is one of patience. Almost 3 years ago, German sustained a proximal femur injury from a car that ran over his leg. He later underwent surgery at a local hospital. The surgery was unsuccessful and in January of 2024, he slipped and fell which worsened his state of being, setting him back tremendously.

By the time of the August 2024 Scalpel At The Cross surgical campaign, he was facing complications from failed implants and a nonunion of the femur. He was immediately scheduled for a revision surgery, which involved a complex femoral reconstruction with bone grafting. However, just as the Scalpel staff was preparing for surgery, an emergency case arrived at the hospital, causing German’s procedure to be postponed until the November 2024 campaign.

Without a word of complaint, German waiting 4 months and returned in November 2024 for surgery, showing deep gratitude with an unwavering smile on his face. Today, he's standing on both legs, with his children always by his side.

Visit https://t.co/U8E8uSwMwA

#PatientJourney #OrthopaedicTrauma #HealingInAction #GlobalSurgery #Pucallpa

[Dr. Peter A. Cole @peter_a_cole]

What we did in Vegas will not stay in Vegas!

20 Ortho & Gen Trauma Surgeons came together with an incredible faculty to learn next-level care for chest-wall-injured patients.

The 5-Labs facility across from The Palms is amongst the nicest labs I’ve hosted a course in—capacious, sunlit, well preserved bodies, well-stocked tables, and best staff ever.

Best Ever recognition also certainly goes to my Co-Chair Tom White and our faculty: David Weatherby, Mark Kryskow and Tommy Githens—incredible Ortho-Trauma hybrid teaching. I can tell you my own practice notches higher each time I log time with these guys. Thanks to the excellent & gracious @klsmartin Group for bringing it all to reality and setting the world aflame!
…..and oh by the way, The Sphere is nothing short of a mindblowing phenomenon!

The largest Gap in Surgery is between the standard of practice and the standard of care for rib fracture treatment and this crew is closing it!

#OrthopaedicTrauma #ChestWallInjury #SurgicalEducation #TraumaInnovation #RibFractureCare

[Dr. Peter A. Cole @peter_a_cole]

Miami Scalpel Meeting

22nd Annual packed agenda and launched off the backs of 4 new faithfilled Board Members. Exhilerating progress, '25 review & '26-27 plans transforming lives in the Peruvian Amazon, thanks be to God!

https://t.co/zB22Jkdh14

[Peter A. Cole, MHA @petercoleworld]

Option 👋🏼 it’s not even close.

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The decision makers have spoken!

Now help us continue building a strong, thoughtful brand for the @Scap_Institute by casting your vote on the Route 1–5 color schemes ⬇

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The decision makers have spoken!

Now help us continue building a strong, thoughtful brand for the @Scap_Institute by casting your vote on the Route 1–5 color schemes ⬇