Mission
Association of Clinical Elbow and Shoulder Surgeons, Inc ("ACESS") promotes the advancement of the shoulder and elbow area by focusing on research, technical advances and best practices of the orthopedic subspecialty. ACESS provides a peer group with whom to share clinical cases, furthers members' education in shoulder and elbow surgery, and facilitates development of a network of shoulder and elbow surgeons for patient care and referral. In addition, ACESS provides a platform for evaluating patient outcomes in multi-centered studies. The group strives to improve the quality of care provided to patients with elbow and shoulder disorders.