G Ying Li, MD
Frederick J Fischer M.D. Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical Director, Pediatric Multispecialty Services
Program Associate, Pediatrics Fellowship Director, Orthopaedic Surgery
Section Head, Orthopaedic Surgery
Service Chief, Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
1540 E. Hospital Dr., SPC 4241
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4241

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G Ying Li, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
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  • About

    Dr. G. Ying Li is an Associate Professor of Pediatric Orthopaedics in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan. She completed her undergraduate training at Dartmouth College. She received her medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and graduated with AOA recognition. Dr. Li did her residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She went on to complete a pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellowship at Children’s Hospital Boston. She joined the faculty at the University of Michigan in 2011 at the completion of her fellowship. Dr. Li is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Her clinical interests include…

    • Spinal deformity (including scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis)
    • Pediatric orthopaedic trauma

    Dr. Li’s research focus is on pediatric spinal deformity and she has numerous publications on this topic. She is a Principal Researcher and a member of the Research Council of the Pediatric Spine Study Group. Dr. Li is an active member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and the Scoliosis Research Society, and has held leadership positions in both societies. Dr. Li completed the American Orthopaedic Association/University of Southern California APEX Leadership Program from 2020-2021.

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    Qualifications
    • MD
      Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Office of the Registrar PO Box 7207, 2005
    • BA
      Molecular Biology and Genetics, Dartmouth College, Hanover, 2001
    Research Overview

    • Pediatric spinal deformity: early onset scoliosis, scoliosis and patient-reported outcomes, serum and urine titanium levels in early onset scoliosis patients treated with growth-friendly instrumentation
    • Pain control after posterior spinal fusion for idiopathic scoliosis
    • Pediatric trauma: adolescent clavicle fractures, floating elbow injuries, non-accidental trauma
    • Diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of pediatric musculoskeletal infection

    Recent Publications See All Publications
    • Journal Article
      Treatment of Severely Shortened or Comminuted Clavicular Fractures in Older Adolescent Athletes.
      Spence DD, Wilson PL, Pennock AT, Nepple JJ, Pandya NK, Perkins CA, Li Y, Ellis HB, Sabatini CS, Edmonds EW, Willimon SC, Bae DS, Busch MT, Kocher M, FACTS Study Group , Heyworth BE. Am J Sports Med, 2024 Feb; 52 (2): 423 - 430. DOI:10.1177/03635465231219248
      PMID: 38238901
    • Journal Article
      Serum Titanium Levels Remain Elevated But Urine Titanium is Undetectable in Children With Early Onset Scoliosis Undergoing Growth-Friendly Surgical Treatment: A Prospective Study.
      Shams K, Jha S, Swallow J, Caird MS, Farley FA, Stepanovich M, Li Y. J Pediatr Orthop, 2024 Jan 1; 44 (1): 37 - 42. DOI:10.1097/BPO.0000000000002565
      PMID: 37953656
    • Journal Article
      Serum Titanium Levels Remain Elevated But Urine Titanium is Undetectable in Children With Early Onset Scoliosis Undergoing Growth-Friendly Surgical Treatment: A Prospective Study.
      Shams K, Jha S, Swallow J, Caird MS, Farley FA, Stepanovich M, Li Y. J Pediatr Orthop, 2024 Jan 1; 44 (1): 37 - 42. DOI:10.1097/BPO.0000000000002565
      PMID: 37953656
    • Presentation
      Code/Loss of Airway/Fire/Evacuation
      Li GY. 2023 Nov;
    • Presentation
      How I Propel My Research Team
      Li GY. 2023 Nov;
    • Presentation
      Multidisciplinary Management of the Child with EOS
      Li GY. 2023 Nov;
    • Journal Article
      Rib-to-spine and rib-to-pelvis magnetically controlled growing rods: does the law of diminishing returns still apply?
      Heyer JH, Anari JB, Baldwin KD, Mitchell SL, Flynn JM, Sankar WN, Andras LM, Skaggs DL, Smith JT, Luhmann SJ, Swarup I, Truong WH, Brooks JT, Fitzgerald R, Li Y, Pediatric Spine Study Group , Cahill PJ. Spine Deform, 2023 Nov; 11 (6): 1517 - 1527. DOI:10.1007/s43390-023-00718-6
      PMID: 37450222
    • Journal Article
      Rib-to-spine and rib-to-pelvis magnetically controlled growing rods: does the law of diminishing returns still apply?
      Heyer JH, Anari JB, Baldwin KD, Mitchell SL, Flynn JM, Sankar WN, Andras LM, Skaggs DL, Smith JT, Luhmann SJ, Swarup I, Truong WH, Brooks JT, Fitzgerald R, Li Y, Pediatric Spine Study Group , Cahill PJ. Spine Deform, 2023 Nov; 11 (6): 1517 - 1527. DOI:10.1007/s43390-023-00718-6
      PMID: 37450222