Lewis Shi, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder and elbow injuries. He maximizes patients' non-operative management prior to considering surgery. If necessary, he offers minimally invasive (arthroscopic) and open procedures that are appropriate for the patient's disorders.
Dr. Shi's research focuses on the molecular basis of rotator cuff tear and biomechanics of shoulder arthritis. He also is part of several national and international multi-center studies to improve diagnostic and treatment protocols of shoulder injuries. Dr. Shi has published more than 55 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 10 book chapters.
In addition to his clinical and research work, Dr. Shi teaches medical students, residents and fellows. He has won numerous teaching awards and values his role as an educator secondary only to his role as the patient's advocate.
Harvard Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship
Boston, MA
- Shoulder/Elbow surgery
2012
Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program
Boston, MA
- Orthopaedic surgery
2011
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
MD
2006
Harvard College
Cambridge, MA
AB
2000
Effect of Body Mass Index on Femur Fracture Location: A Retrospective Database Study.
Manirajan A, Seidel H, Bhattacharjee S, Dillman D, Shi L, Strelzow J. Effect of Body Mass Index on Femur Fracture Location: A Retrospective Database Study. J Orthop Trauma. 2022 10 01; 36(10):519-524.
PMID: 35452051
Surgical Outcomes, Trends, and Risk Factors of Distal Triceps Repairs.
Lee E, Stillson QA, Seidel HD, Bhattacharjee S, Koh JL, Strelzow JA, Shi LL. Surgical Outcomes, Trends, and Risk Factors of Distal Triceps Repairs. Hand (N Y). 2022 Jun 06; 15589447221095114.
PMID: 35658641
Soft-Tissue Considerations in Shoulder Surgery in the Patient With Lymphedema.
Maassen NH, Chang DW, Shi LL, Hanson SE. Soft-Tissue Considerations in Shoulder Surgery in the Patient With Lymphedema. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2022 Oct 01; 30(19):925-932.
PMID: 35486892
Analysis of the Cost and Efficacy of Intra-Articular Knee Injections.
Pirkle S, Seidel H, Bhattacharjee S, Shi LL, Lee MJ, Strelzow JA. Analysis of the Cost and Efficacy of Intra-Articular Knee Injections. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2022 02 18; 6(2).
PMID: 35179519
Effect of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Timing on Rotator Cuff Repair Revisions and Capsulitis.
Stillson QA, Sun JQ, Maninang M, Maassen NH, Strelzow JA, Shi LL. Effect of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Timing on Rotator Cuff Repair Revisions and Capsulitis. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2022 Feb 01; 30(3):e444-e452.
PMID: 35772092
Acute Versus Delayed Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for the Primary Treatment of Proximal Humeral Fractures.
Seidel HD, Bhattacharjee S, Koh JL, Strelzow JA, Shi LL. Acute Versus Delayed Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for the Primary Treatment of Proximal Humeral Fractures. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2021 Oct 01; 29(19):832-839.
PMID: 33826552
Trends in Corticosteroid Injections for Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis: An Analysis of 80,169 Patients.
Sun JQ, Stillson QA, Strelzow JA, Shi LL. Trends in Corticosteroid Injections for Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis: An Analysis of 80,169 Patients. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2021 09 10; 5(9).
PMID: 34506365
Does lumbar spine fusion predispose patients to future total hip replacement?
Pirkle S, Bhattacharjee S, Reddy S, Castillo H, Shi LL, Lee MJ, Dafrawy ME. Does lumbar spine fusion predispose patients to future total hip replacement? J Neurosurg Spine. 2021 Aug 06; 1-7.
PMID: 34359035
Do We Need to Wait 3 Months After Corticosteroid Injections to Reduce the Risk of Infection After Total Knee Arthroplasty?
Bhattacharjee S, Wallace S, Luu HH, Shi LL, Lee MJ, Chen AF. Do We Need to Wait 3 Months After Corticosteroid Injections to Reduce the Risk of Infection After Total Knee Arthroplasty? J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2021 Jul 15; 29(14):e714-e721.
PMID: 33229905
De Quervain Tenosynovitis: An Evaluation of the Epidemiology and Utility of Multiple Injections Using a National Database.
Hassan K, Sohn A, Shi L, Lee M, Wolf JM. De Quervain Tenosynovitis: An Evaluation of the Epidemiology and Utility of Multiple Injections Using a National Database. J Hand Surg Am. 2022 03; 47(3):284.e1-284.e6.
PMID: 34147317
NIH Loan Repayment Program award
2013
Gold Medal presentation. American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting.
2012
AAOS Clinical Scientist Development Program (CSDP) participant
2009
Paul Dudley White Fellowship for International Research
Harvard Medical School
2001
Community Service Award
Harvard Medical School
2001
Magna Cum Laude with Highest Honors
Harvard College
2000
Phi Beta Kappa
Harvard College
1999
Derek Bok Award for Distinguished Teaching
1999 - 2000