{"id":40578,"key":"Global_Health_Medical_Device_Compendium/SIGN_Hip_Construct","title":"Global Health Medical Device Compendium/SIGN Hip Construct","latest":{"id":1267778,"timestamp":"2026-09-10T14:28:27Z"},"content_model":"wikitext","license":{"url":"https://www.appropedia.org/Appropedia:Copyrights","title":"CC-BY-SA-4.0"},"source":"[[[File:Hipconstruct.jpg|thumb]]\n\n{{GHMDC device data\n| health-topic = Physical disabilities\n| classification = Treatment\n| scope = Commercialized\n| manufacturer-location = Washington, United States\n}}\n\nDue to the aging population and the increasing incidence of osteoporosis, hip fractures are becoming a common problem globally. Specifically in low-income countries, hip fractures are problematic because surgical intervention is rare.\n\n== Detailed description of the solution ==\n\nThe SIGN Hip Construct is a hip bone implant made of a compression screw and a plate that holds the structure in place while the fractured bone heals.\n\n== Relevance to developing country settings ==\n\nThis device was originally designed for use in Cambodia and Myanmar. Clinical trials were conducted in several countries including Afghanistan, Cambodia, and Myanmar.\n\n== Manufacturing ==\n\n* Manufacturer: Surgical Implant Generation Network\n* Manufacturer location: Richmond, Washington, USA\n\n== Funding Source ==\n\nThis project receives philanthropic funding from the Washington Global Health Alliance and Donatelle.\n\n== References ==\n\n=== Peer-reviewed publication ===\n\nJustin, R et al. (Dec 2009). \"Development and Biomechanical Testing of the SIGN Hip Construct.\" Techniques in Orthopaedics. Link available [http://journals.lww.com/techortho/Fulltext/2009/12000/Development_and_Biomechanical_Testing_of_the_SIGN.7.aspx here].\n\nZirkle, L et al. (Dec 2009). \"SIGN Hip Construct Surgical Technique and Early Clinical Experience.\" Techniques in Orthopaedics. Link available [http://journals.lww.com/techortho/Fulltext/2009/12000/SIGN_Hip_Construct_Surgical_Technique_and_Early.6.aspx here].\n\n=== Approval by regulatory bodies or standards boards ===\n\nFDA approved, September 2002\n\n{{Page data\n| sdg = SDG03 Good health and well-being, SDG09 Industry innovation and infrastructure\n| license = CC-BY-SA-3.0\n| language = en\n}}"}