Lewis Shi, MD

Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine
Clinical Interests: Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery, Labral Tears, Rotator Cuff Treatment, Shoulder Injuries, Shoulder Instability or Dislocation, Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Tendonitis
Research and Scholarly Interests: Orthopaedic surgeryShoulder surgery
Websites: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, Research Network Profile
Contact: lshi@bsd.uchicago.edu

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

Optimal Treatment of Proximal Humeral Fractures in the Elderly: Risks and Management Challenges.
Optimal Treatment of Proximal Humeral Fractures in the Elderly: Risks and Management Challenges. Orthop Res Rev. 2023; 15:129-137.
PMID: 37396822

Long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) H19: An essential developmental regulator with expanding roles in cancer, stem cell differentiation, and metabolic diseases.
Long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) H19: An essential developmental regulator with expanding roles in cancer, stem cell differentiation, and metabolic diseases. Genes Dis. 2023 Jul; 10(4):1351-1366.
PMID: 37397543

Corrigendum to "Sox9 augments BMP2-induced chondrogenic differentiation by downregulating Smad7 in mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)" [Genes & Diseases 4 (2017) 229-239].
Corrigendum to "Sox9 augments BMP2-induced chondrogenic differentiation by downregulating Smad7 in mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)" [Genes & Diseases 4 (2017) 229-239]. Genes Dis. 2023 Mar; 10(2):624-626.
PMID: 37223534

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. 2023 Jul; 33(5):2057-2062.
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

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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