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Treatment with Locking Intramedullary Nailing for Intertrochanteric Fracture of the Femur Utilizing a New Awl with a Distal Positioner
Published on: June 6, 2025
Interlocked Intramedullary Nail Without Fluoroscopy
Lewis G Zirkle1, Faseeh Shahab2, Shahabuddin3
1SIGN Fracture Care International, 451 Hills Street, Suite B, Richland, WA 99354, USA.
Abstract:
Surgical Implant Generation Network (SIGN) was founded 15 years ago to create equality of fracture care throughout the world. This is done by education and supply of the appropriate implants and instruments to implement the education. SIGN implants have been used in 150,000 long bone fractures in developing countries. The same implants and instruments are used to provide intramedullary nail interlocking screw fixation in the tibia, femur, and humerus. The design of SIGN implants and the surgical technique are described.

