About
SIGN Fracture Care International is a non-profit organization focused on improving fracture care in low- and middle-income countries. Founded by Dr. Lewis Greer Zirkle Jr., SIGN aims to create equality in orthopedic care by building sustainable capacity in these regions. The organization develops, manufactures, and donates orthopedic implants and instruments tailored for use in hospitals with limited resources. SIGN's mission is to provide access to fracture surgery for underserved populations by offering both orthopedic education and implant systems to local surgeons. This empowers healthcare providers to effectively treat patients with severe fractures within their communities. SIGN's product line includes various intramedullary implants and orthopedic instruments designed for use without expensive imaging equipment or electricity. With partnerships involving over 5,000 surgeons at 447 hospitals across 60 countries, SIGN has treated more than 450,000 patients since its establishment in 1999. The organization also hosts educational conferences and collaborates with teaching hospitals to enhance orthopedic care capacity globally.
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Employees 49
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Founded 1999
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Annual Revenue $2872000
Location
451 Hills St, Richland, Washington, United States, 99354