Glenn G. Shi, MD

A loving dad, husband. Problem-solver @MayoClinic. Embrace the discomfort.

I still believe it to be a beautiful place.

[Southern Orthopaedic Association @southernortho1]

The One Biggest Innovation in My Specialty in the Last 5 Years

What’s changed the game in the last 5 years? Hear from experts across subspecialties on the innovations redefining orthopaedics.

#SOA2026 #Innovation #MedEd

[Glenn G. Shi, MD @GlennShiMD]

Many industries are over-managed... Including medicine. Glad industries are seeing this. Aggressive trimming of overhead needs to occur to be efficient. Meetings without direct purpose / agenda should be eliminated.

[Glenn G. Shi, MD @GlennShiMD]

Every single person wants their turn to drive the boat until it’s time to dock it in a tight space down wind with an audience watching.

[Glenn G. Shi, MD @GlennShiMD]

Thoreau, in his book Walden, explored this concept, arguing that the "cost of a thing" is the amount of "life" (time, effort, and energy) that is required to be exchanged for it.

[Glenn G. Shi, MD @GlennShiMD]

@acaseofthegolf1 I was at the tournament with my kids. I would say majority of the players (too many to name) signed for our kids especially at practice rounds. Those who didn’t… please know it’s not personal… they are working! @GaryWoodland is indeed great about it.

[Glenn G. Shi, MD @GlennShiMD]

@Joel_Dahmen You got this Joel. Thank you for signing our kids’ flag yesterday at the 7th green. We’ll be cheering for you tomorrow.

[Glenn G. Shi, MD @GlennShiMD]

This explains many pathologies in the foot...

[Glenn G. Shi, MD @GlennShiMD]

@orthotraumamd To be clear, we have been pretty lucky to have a few good administrators come through our department. Sadly this is not the case for others from what I hear.

[Glenn G. Shi, MD @GlennShiMD]

@orthotraumamd These are definitely challenges. Autonomy is hard to achieve as it would be difficult to justify the current multi-layered system. We absolutely NEED good efficient administrators… just not 3+ mediocre ones… it’s not a problem we will see solved in our lifetime.

[Glenn G. Shi, MD @GlennShiMD]

Will there be a need for foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon there? How will the candidates be selected? Merit or $? @elonmusk

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

The Martians will decide how they are ruled. I recommend direct, rather than representative, democracy.

Uncrewed Starships landing on Mars in ~2 years, perhaps with crewed versions passing near Mars, and crewed Starships heading there in ~4 years are all possible.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

One of the most reliable ways to improve our mental health is to help others.

After being randomly assigned to do just 3 acts of kindness a week, people felt significantly less depressed, anxious, and lonely.

Lifting others up elevates us too. Giving shows us that we matter.

[Glenn G. Shi, MD @GlennShiMD]

@AOFAS Happy Holidays! Was that a tour of the new office?

[Glenn G. Shi, MD @GlennShiMD]

@AdamMGrant It’s the same voice that tell you things that aren’t always true! You are not that voice in your head. Thanks Eckhart Tolle

[Glenn G. Shi, MD @GlennShiMD]

Do not read your Power Point Slides to your audience. I personally recommend no more than 15 words per slide. Ok to pause and let main ideas sink in… Have something to say… Good substance is the foundation. Any other tips on giving a memorable talk?

[Glenn G. Shi, MD @GlennShiMD]

Just heard of new sport called Slap Fighting. Would be interesting to write a paper on hand/wrist injuries.

[Glenn G. Shi, MD @GlennShiMD]

Is this still possible?

[Glenn G. Shi, MD @GlennShiMD]

@Drlyndonmason @AOFAS_Journals Dr Mason, do you think the numbers are really tiny to make sweeping changes to your practice? Talus replacement, although acceptable, is far from perfection as well. Very tough problem for the patients.

[Glenn G. Shi, MD @GlennShiMD]

Shook. Kitkat doesn't have a hyphen.

[Glenn G. Shi, MD @GlennShiMD]

Another reason to buy new shoes AFTER bunion correction surgery... otherwise you are a "device" to push your big toe back to the original spot.