SIGN Blog
For 25 years you have helped us provide healing surgery for injured people in low- and middle-income countries. Stay connected with us by reading our blogs below.
Dr. Zirkle Honored
In February 2018, Dr. Zirkle was honored with the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguish Public Service, presented by Secretary of Defense James Mattis
SIGN Nails 101: Manufacturing Hope
Intramedullary (IM) Nailing underwent many designs and iterations during the 20th Century. However, technological advancements made modern IM Nailing exclusive to high-income countries. People in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) don’t have the same access to hospitals, orthopaedic specialists, and implants needed to care for fractures.
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