Dr. Xinning Li, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Boston, MA and has over 17 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Li has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from University of Virginia / Main Campus|University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with Boston Medical Center. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Dr. Li's conditions and procedures:
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Broken Shoulder Blade
Cartilage Damage
Cartilage Tear
Clavicle Fracture
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Ligament Rupture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprains and Tears
Meniscus Injuries
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rotator Cuff Tear
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Labral Tear
Shoulder Muscle Strain
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Sprain
Shoulder Tendinitis
Sports Injuries
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Knee Shaving
Shoulder Cartilage Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Resurfacing
Shoulder Stabilizations
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Excellent Orthopaedic Surgeon!
Dr. Li is an Exceptional Orthopedic Surgeon who performed a remarkable job repairing my Rotator Cuff - Full Thickness Complete Tear. From the initial consultation to the post-operative follow-up, Dr. Li was professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. The surgical outcome exceeded my expectations, and I am grateful for the excellent care provided by Dr. Li and his team. Hands down and without question, I highly recommend Dr. Li to anyone in need of orthopedic shoulder or knee care.
I came to see Dr Li with an unusual condition which had severely impacted my ability to walk for 18 months. I had seen several specialists who did not reach a conclusion. Dr Li is the only one who was able to diagnose this unusual condition from my MRI, then devise a surgery to resolve it. Improvements can be noticed right after surgery, and as I am progressing through PT, I can do more and more things I was not able to do before. The attention to detail, commitment and excellent care by Dr Li and his team are the reason for this. I am so fortunate to have seen him and be treated by him
I had a severe injury in to my left shoulder in 2021,leaving the joint shattered and the
arm relatively useless.
I feel I have received excellent care throughout my experience with Dr. Li.He explained
things to me in a way I could understand and gave me some confidence about having
a reverse shoulder replacement. After the surgery and rehab,I have gained almost
complete range of motion of the arm,and good strength as well.I play the piano and
the guitar and was able to continue playing very proficiently once I was healed and
could put the appropriate pratice time in. I would highly reccomend Dr. Li to anyone
in need of shoulder surgery.Considering how severely damaged my shoulder was,I'm
very happy to be feeling great and doing all the physical activities I usually do without
shoulder pain.
I can’t thank Dr. Li enough for how much better he made my shoulder! I had labrum surgery to repair my anterior labral tear from dislocating it multiple times while playing high level basketball. It was my right shoulder and I’m right-handed, however now my right shoulder feels really tight with excellent range of motion as before! It honestly feels better and stronger than my left shoulder and I’ve never injured my left shoulder before! Now I’m back to playing basketball on a NCAA division II college team like I never left! Huge thanks to Dr. Li, his PA Jenn Hichborn and the rest of his team!
Dr Li fixed my complex distal clavicle break and labrum tear. I am thankful and grateful for his expertise and attention to detail. After five surgical opinions, I trusted Dr Li to do the repair. He did impeccable work and his team was also great. His PA was efficient and timely with responses to my questions and any documentation requests needed. I am very pleased with the successful results of my surgery and I would highly recommend Dr Li!
I suffered a left shoulder dislocation about 10 years ago and had 5 surgeries within 4 years in New Hampshire. My shoulder was still dislocating weekly with a lot of pain and I could not raise my arm above chest level for several years. My orthopaedic surgeon in NH referred me to Dr Li. He revised my shoulder with iliac crest bone taken from my pelvis and also did a cartilage (OATS) transfer procedure to my humeral head. I am over 6 years out from Dr. Li revision surgery. My shoulder is the BEST it has ever been. I can lift it up with no problems and have no pain!! What Dr. Li did for me, brought me back to life. I don’t have to limit myself on what I do. I can play basketball with my kids, even throw a ball around (I’m left-handed dominant). I am a Ropes Course Supervisor that requires full body harnesses using every muscle in my body which I can do without any problems now with my left arm. I absolutely love my job and my life now! I got my life back and all thanks to Dr. Li!!
Dr. Li is a fantastic surgeon. I would recommend him to anyone. If you are considering shoulder replacement this is the guy to see. My shoulder is like new!
I cannot thank Dr. Li and his team enough for helping me get back to doing the things I love. Dr. Li went above and beyond to answer my questions/concerns, to explain any results or procedures, and to ensure that I had a speedy recovery. I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Li for all he did to get me back on top of the mountains and running again.
Dr. Li repaired and reconstructed my knee and explained the options I had. His approach has gotten me back on my feet and confident that I will be able to resume activities that used to cause me immense pain. I would recommend his service again and again! His team is also great and gets back to you quickly with the help you need.
I was experiencing shoulder pain for several months and decided to see a Dr about it. I came across Dr Li and based on his experience decided he would be the best Dr to help me treat it. It turned out that I had a torn rotor cuff. Leading up to the surgery, the process went well. The whole time, I knew exactly what was going on and what would be the next steps. The surgery itself went well. The recovery plan was very conservative and would take 6-9 months. Physical therapy went well and at the 6 month checkup I was able to finish PT. I like to do Ironman triathlons (2.4 mi swim, 112 mi bike, and 26.2 mi run) and with a bum shoulder I could not do the activites that I like but Dr Li was able to fix me back up and I'm now training for my next event. I am truely grateful for Dr Li and staff and would highly recommend them. If I ever have any other issues, I will make sure to see Dr Li about it. Thank you!
Honestly, one of the best orthopedics surgeons I have ever had. I’ve encountered multiple orthopedics but none of them can beat Dr. Li. Him and his team make sure you feel comfortable and safe at all times.
My experience with Dr. Li was spectacular! Within a short 7 month span after shoulder surgery I feel amazing and am ready to resume my collegiate baseball career. Dr. Li and his team were awesome in every regard in helping get me back on the field in a timely fashion. I am extremely grateful to the entire staff that helped throughout the process and felt they were compassionate and thoughtful along the way.
Hi, My name is John Twomey. I had sternovaclicular reconstructing surgery on January 28th. As You can witness by these pictures 2 weeks later I can do 5 pushups with no pain. I'm totally blown away and grateful. This injury had been a major block in My life, I'm so grateful to Dr. Li, He's a real professional with a great personality. Thank You Dr. Li and Your awesome team!
My results with Dr. Li and his skillful team have been fantastic from the very first consultation. I had an especially complex shoulder injury which required expert care. My shoulder was dislocated for 4 months when I saw Dr. Li. It was missed by another provider. He did a complex open shoulder surgery and now I am 6 months post surgery with great range of motion and function. No pain at all!!! I must say I am thoroughly satisfied. I'm very thankful Dr. Li excels and shares his knowledge widely. He is a great asset to BMC, his students, and the Boston medical center community!
I had a very positive experience with Dr Li. He's an excellent surgeon, a pretty cool guy with a positive and professional bedside manner. I tripped and fell last year and needed emergency patellar tendon repair on both knees. The immediate recovery was relatively painless and the general recovery, while long, was completely successful. My knees, which would ache if bent too long before my accident, are in better shape now than they were before my accident! The quality of care I received from whole orthopedic department at BMC was above and beyond -they are very good at what they do. If I ever need any orthopedic work in the future, I will definitely go back to Dr. Li. I very highly recommend him.
Dr Li is the best doctor that I’ve ever had, he is not only kind, compassionate, attentive, trustworthy, and knowledgeable above all he is an excellent surgeon and in your corner type of guy, when I came to him I had no faith in doctors and I was riddled with injuries. He’s just such a nice man and he made me feel like I could trust him from the first visit, not to mention he was just an email away to answer any questions or concerns that I may have had. Before seeing him I got opinions from other doctors and i did not feel confident in those opinions and wasn’t feeling optimistic about getting surgery until I met DR. Li. So I decided to have him do my shoulder surgery and Given the previous surgeries I had this one was the Fastest healing time, least painful, and the least amount of visible scaring from where they had to go in to do the surgery. All and all 10/10 5 stars out of 5 stars I highly recommend him you won’t regret it.
Dr Li is everything you want in a surgeon and more, he’s kind,considerate and attentive. He listens to you and answers your questions. Dr Li took the time to explain everything, I never felt rushed in my appointments. knowing I’m a nurse he showed me my scans and gave me pictures of my shoulder during and after surgery. Before surgery I was in a lot of pain and had limited range of motion, 6 months out and I have no pain and full range of motion. He really is exceptional, one of a kind!
Dr. Li helped me with a cartilage allograft transplant to my knee. He’s care was incredible right from the beginning of my journey till this day. One of the most supportive and understanding doctors I have ever gotten treated by! Totally happy with how much better I feel after my surgery! Thank you Dr. Li
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Li to family and friends is 5 out of 5
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Care Philosophy
To address disorders affecting the shoulder, elbow, and knee, Dr. Li specializes in advanced arthroscopic and open surgical techniques. He has a special...Read more
Biography
Dr. Xinning Li, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Boston University School of Medicine and Team Physician for the Boston University athletics,...Read more
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Does Dr. Xinning Li, MD accept new patients?
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What conditions does Dr. Xinning Li, MD treat?
Dr. Xinning Li, MD frequently treats the following conditions: Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis, and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). See more on Healthgrades.
Is Dr. Xinning Li, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Xinning Li, MD is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.
How much experience does Dr. Xinning Li, MD have?
Dr. Xinning Li, MD has over 17 years of healthcare experience.
Does Dr. Xinning Li, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 5/5 for Dr. Xinning Li, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
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