Who we are
Global Elbow Network (GEN) is an organization of healthcare professionals who collaborate to improve the practice of elbow surgery and care around the world.
Why GEN?
1. Elbow is fragmented among 5 subspecialties: shoulder & elbow, hand, trauma, sports and pediatric orthopedics.
2. Such division results in Underdevelopment of the Elbow.
3. There are profound global disparities in the understanding and treatment of elbow problems. Elbow experts have limited experience with the problems faced by surgeons in under-resourced regions (neglected trauma, inadequate equipment), where they lack access to educational resources and opportunities.
The solution for these unmet needs is to bring people together from these divided groups, so that we may develop innovative ways to advance the subspecialty by collaborative global education, research and discovery.
Mission
Global Elbow Network (GEN) exists to advance the care of patients with elbow conditions through global collaboration.
Vision
Global Elbow Network (GEN) is an inclusive global network of elbow enthusiasts and professional bodies who collaborate to foster education, research, and discovery.
Some Values that Guide Us
Global – Encourage global participation at all levels of the network
Inclusive - All disciplines, specialties & subspecialties, stages of learning, patients
Collaboration – Adds value to other members/bodies and the network
Knowledge & Understanding - Evidence-based, disseminate
Innovation – Improves patient care while avoiding harm
Practical - Relevant to diverse cultures & economies
Accessible – Not limited by time/travel, resources, circumstances