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
National Benchmarks for the Efficacy of Trigger Finger and the Risk Factors Associated With Failure.
National Benchmarks for the Efficacy of Trigger Finger and the Risk Factors Associated With Failure. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2023 02 01; 7(2).
PMID: 36745544
Proximal Humerus Fractures: Leave It Alone, Fix It, Replace It?
Proximal Humerus Fractures: Leave It Alone, Fix It, Replace It? Instr Course Lect. 2023; 72:211-221.
PMID: 36534858
Glenoid Prosthesis Design Considerations in Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.
Glenoid Prosthesis Design Considerations in Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elb Arthroplast. 2022; 6:24715492221142856.
PMID: 36518368
Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures in Adults-A Scoping Review.
Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures in Adults-A Scoping Review. J Clin Med. 2022 Oct 18; 11(20).
PMID: 36294459
Effect of Body Mass Index on Femur Fracture Location: A Retrospective Database Study.
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
Total hip arthroplasty after acetabular fractures in the older population: timing of intervention may improve patient outcomes.
Total hip arthroplasty after acetabular fractures in the older population: timing of intervention may improve patient outcomes. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2022 Oct 01.
PMID: 36181616
Qualitative and Quantitative Anatomy of the Deep Radioulnar Ligaments' Insertion on Ulna: Cadaveric, Histologic, and MRI Study.
Qualitative and Quantitative Anatomy of the Deep Radioulnar Ligaments' Insertion on Ulna: Cadaveric, Histologic, and MRI Study. J Hand Surg Am. 2022 Aug 02.
PMID: 35931631
Surgical Outcomes, Trends, and Risk Factors of Distal Triceps Repairs.
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.
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.
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
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