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Zhongyu John Li, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Orthopaedics
Vascular & Endovascular Surgery

Clinical Specialties

Peripheral Nerve Repair, Arthroscopy of the shoulder/elbow/wrist, Upper Extremity Injury and Pathology, Birth Palsy, Brachial Plexus, Axillary Nerve Injury, Scapular Winging, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Arthroscopic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Hand Surgery, Microvascular and Replantation Surgery

Contact Information

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-8092
Department: 336-716-8200

Education & Training

M.D., Zhejiang University Hangzhou-China , 1987
Ph.D., Wake Forest University , 1997
M.S., Shanghai Medical Univ Affiliate Hospitals-China , 1992
Internship, Surgery, Suny-Stony Brk Affil Hosps, 1999
Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Suny-Stony Brk Affil Hosps, 2004
Fellowship, Hand Surgery, North Carolina Baptist Hospital, 2005

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand

Memberships

Am Academy Of Orthopaedic Surg
North Carolina Medical Society
Southeastern Hand Club
Southern Orthopedic Assn
Western Nc Chpt Soc For Neuros
Am Board Of Orthopedic Surgery
Am Soc Of Surgery Of The Hand

Additional Languages

Chinese-Other

NPI Number

1922082304

Zhongyu John Li, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Orthopaedics Vascular & Endovascular Surgery

Research Interests

health services, research/outc

Contact Information

Academic: 336-716-9351 | Department: 336-716-8200

Recent Publications

Plate JF, Ely LK, Pulley BR, Smith BP, Li Z. Combined proximal nerve graft and distal nerve transfer for a posterior cord brachial plexus injury. J Neurosurg. 2013;118(1):155-159.

Crouch DL, Plate JF, Li Z, Saul KR. Biomechanical contributions of posterior deltoid and teres minor in the context of axillary nerve injury: a computational study. J Hand Surg [Am]. 2013;38(2):241-249.

Nunez FA Jr, Barnwell J, Li Z, Nunez FA Sr. Metaphyseal ulnar shortening osteotomy for the treatment of ulnocarpal abutment syndrome using distal ulna hook plate: case series. J Hand Surg [Am]. 2012;37(8):1574-1579.

Halvorson JJ, Pilson HT-P, Carroll EA, Li ZJ. Orthopaedic management in the polytrauma patient. Front Med. 2012;6(3):234-242.

Walker FO, Lyles MF, Li Z. Sheet fitting palsy. J Clin Neuromuscul Dis. 2012;14(1):48-50.

Deal DN, Barnwell J, Li Z. Soft-tissue coverage of complex dorsal hand and finger defects using the turnover adipofascial flap. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2011;27(2):133-138.

Chen WA, Barnwell JC, Li Y, Smith BP, Li Z. An ulnar intraneural ganglion arising from the pisotriquetral joint: case report. J Hand Surg [Am]. 2011;36(1):65-67.

Chi JC, Gerancher JC, Harle TS, Li Z. An elevated hemidiaghram [sic] after infraclavicular block due to eventration of the diaphragm [abstract]. In: Spring 2011 Abstract Archive of the 36th Annual Regional Anesthesia Meeting & Workshops of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine; 2011 May 5-8; Las Vegas (NV). 2011;():abstr 60.

Koman LA, Smith BP, Smith TL, Ruch DS, Li Z. Vascular disorders In: Wolfe SW, Hotchkiss RN, Pederson WC, Kozin SH, eds. Green's operative hand surgery, vol 2. 6th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier/Churchill Livingstone;2011: 2197-2240.

Cardoso R, Li Z. Novel wire external fixation technique for proximal phalanx pilon fractures: technique and 2 case reports. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2011;15(3):162-165.

Patterson RW, Li Z, Smith BP, Smith TL, Koman LA. Complex regional pain syndrome of the upper extremity. J Hand Surg [Am]. 2011;36(9):1553-1562.

Crouch DL, Li Z, Barnwell JC, Plate JF, Daly M, Saul KR. Computer simulation of nerve transfer strategies for restoring shoulder function after adult C5 and C6 root avulsion injuries. J Hand Surg [Am]. 2011;36(10):1644-1651.

Chen WA, Koman LA, Li Z. Arthroscopic treatment of an osteochondral lesion in a child with chronic wrist pain: case report. J Hand Surg [Am]. 2011;36(11):1822-1825.

Koman LA, Li Z, Smith BP, Smith TL. Complex regional pain syndrome: types I and II In: Skirven TM, Osterman AL, Fedorczyk J, Amadio PC, eds. Rehabilitation of the hand and upper extremity. 6th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier Mosby;2011: 1470-1478.

Harreld KL, Li H, Li Z. Orthopaedic . radiology . pathology conference: painful palmar mass in a 36-year-old woman. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2010;468(3):917-920.

Apel PJ, Ma J, Callahan M, Northam CN, Alton TB, Sonntag WE, Li Z. Effect of locally delivered IGF-1 on nerve regeneration during aging: an experimental study in rats. Muscle Nerve. 2010;41(3):335-341.

Li Z, Chloros GD, Smith BP, Smith TL, Koman LA. Management of upper extremity pain and vascular disorders In: Trumble TE, Rayan GM, Budoff JE, Baratz ME, eds. Principles of hand surgery and therapy. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier;2010: 270-285.

Li Z, Smith BP, Tuohy C, Smith TL, Koman LA. Complex regional pain syndrome after hand surgery. Hand Clin. 2010;26(2):281-289.

Li ZY, Cardoso R. Distraction external fixation for comminuted fractures of the base of the proximal phalanx [letter]. J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2010;35(6):508-509.

Harreld K, Li Z. Intramedullary fixation of distal radius fractures. Hand Clin. 2010;26(3):363-372.

Li Z, Barnwell J, Tan J, Koman LA, Smith BP. Microcomputed tomography characterization of shoulder osseous deformity after brachial plexus birth palsy: a rat model study. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010;92(15):2583-2588.

Li Z, Smith BP, Holden M, Koman LA. Periarterial sympathectomy of the foot for the treatment of necrotizing Raynaud's phenomena. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2009;25(2):133-137.

Apel PJ, Alton T, Northam C, Ma J, Callahan M, Sonntag WE, Li Z. How age impairs the response of the neuromuscular junction to nerve transection and repair: an experimental study in rats. J Orthop Res. 2009;27(3):385-393.

Chloros GD, Crosby N, Apel P, Li Z. Anomalous vasculature as direct cause of upper brachial plexus thoracic outlet syndrome. Joint Bone Spine. 2009;76(1):92-94.

Chloros GD, Wiesler ER, Papadonikolakis A, Li Z, Smith BP, Koman LA. Complex regional pain syndrome after distal radius fractures In: Slutsky DJ, Osterman AL, eds. Fractures and injuries of the distal radius and carpus: the cutting edge. Philadelphia: Saunders/Elsevier;2009: 247-257.

Harreld KL, Apel P, Koman LA, Li ZY. Lunate-lunate facet ratio and variance to predict articular gap after distal radius fracture. J Hand Surg [Am]. 2009;34(9):1625-1632.

Li Z, Wiesler ER, Smith BP, Koman LA. Surgical treatment of pediatric trigger thumb with metacarpophalangeal hyperextension laxity. Hand (N Y). 2009;4(4):380-384.

Wiesler ER, Chloros GD, Xu NM, Li Z. A rare cause of thoracic outlet syndrome. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2008;128(1):33-35.

Li Z, Ma J, Apel P, Carlson CS, Smith TL, Koman LA. Brachial plexus birth palsy-associated shoulder deformity: a rat model study. J Hand Surg [Am]. 2008;33(3):308-312.

Chloros GD, Smerlis NN, Li Z, Smith TL, Smith BP, Koman LA. Noninvasive evaluation of upper-extremity vascular perfusion. J Hand Surg [Am]. 2008;33(4):591-600.

Chloros GD, Lucas RM, Li Z, Holden MB, Koman LA. Post-traumatic ulnar artery thrombosis: outcome of arterial reconstruction using reverse interpositional vein grafting at 2 years minimum follow-up. J Hand Surg [Am]. 2008;33(6):932-340.

Chloros GD, Li Z, Koman LA. Long-term successful outcome of severe hand ischemia using arterialization with reversal of venous flow: case report. J Hand Surg [Am]. 2008;33(7):1048-1051.

Lucado AM, Li Z, Russell GB, Papadonikolakis A, Ruch DS. Changes in impairment and function after static progressive splinting for stiffness after distal radius fracture. J Hand Ther. 2008;21(4):319-325.

Koman LA, Li Z, Smith BP. Orthopaedic intervention in the management of cerebral palsy: botulinum toxins In: Eliasson A-C, Burtner PA, eds. Improving hand function in children with cerebral palsy: theory, evidence and intervention. London (UK): Mac Keith Press;2008: 213-229.

Ma J, Shen J, Garrett JP, Lee CA, Li Z, Elsaidi GA, Tan KH, Smith TL, Smith BP, Koman LA, et al. Gene expression of myogenic regulatory factors, nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subunits, and GAP-43 in skeletal muscle following denervation in a rat model. J Orthop Res. 2007;25(11):1498-1505.