Prof. Yuli Lei ,MD

Associate Professor, Consultant Orthopaedic Specialist
TIMETABLE
Speciality Specializing in the repair of joint injuries and the treatment of osteoarthritis, cartilage wear, and tendon and ligament injuries, as well as minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery.
Affiliated Hospital :  Beijing Raffles Hospital
Department :
  • orthopedics
Language : English, Malay, Chinese

Overview

Dr. Lei Yuli is an orthopedic specialist with particular expertise in joint injury repair and sports medicine. He has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating orthopedic trauma, joint repair, joint replacement, joint degeneration, and various sports-related injuries. Adhering to the philosophy of “avoiding surgery unless necessary,” he utilizes Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injection therapy—a treatment supported by expert consensus both domestically and internationally—to address musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis, cartilage wear, and soft tissue injuries (including those affecting tendons, ligaments, and menisci) caused by sports activities or other factors. He focuses specifically on the scientific repair, regeneration, and maintenance of joint cartilage in early-to-mid-stage degeneration. Over the past two decades, he has successfully administered PRP injections to thousands of patients across all age groups, effectively promoting tissue regeneration, reducing inflammation, and accelerating recovery through this autologous biological therapy. By integrating concepts from both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine, he also possesses unique expertise in treating conditions such as frozen shoulder and lumbar disc herniation.

Current Hospital Appointments

Director of Orthopedics Department

Academic & Professional Titles

    • Orthopedic Specialist and Associate Professor, Beijing Raffles Hospital
    • Former Associate Chief Physician, Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital
    • Former Associate Professor, Macau University of Science and Technology School of Medicine
    • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Edinburgh, UK (1994)
    • Master of Public Health, Harvard University (1998)
    • Master of Orthopedic Surgery, National University of Singapore (2003)
    • Master of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Malaya (2008)
    • PhD in Medical 3D Printing, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2019)
    • Certified Specialist, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK (2002)
    • Fellow, Macau Academy of Medicine, Orthopedics (2025)
    • Member, American Society for Regenerative Medicine (2025)

Clinical Expertise

    • Joint injury repair and sports medicine
    • Orthopedic trauma, joint repair, joint replacement, and joint degeneration treatment
    • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injection therapy for osteoarthritis, cartilage wear, tendon, ligament, and meniscus injuries
    • Successfully performed over 10,000 PRP injection treatments over 20 years
    • Integrates Chinese and Western medical concepts, with unique experience in treating frozen shoulder and lumbar disc herniation
    • Diagnosis and treatment of knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle joint conditions
    • Artificial joint replacement and minimally invasive treatment

Research & Publications

    • Research areas: AI-assisted robotic arm medical 3D printing (silicone meniscus, bone tissue printing), biomechanics, and regenerative medicine
    • Principal Investigator of Beijing Natural Science Foundation International Scientist Project (2023-2024, 3D human bone printer and printing technology)
    • Published 18 papers, including multiple SCI papers (highest impact factor 5.0)
    • Co-authored D23 and CT-MRI Medical Model 3D Printing
    • Nearly 10 international academic presentations, frequently serving as a speaker at international conferences including APOA and MOA

Honours & Awards

    • Holds over ten domestic and international patents, including disposable arthroscope, 3D bone printer, cell encapsulation system, multi-material medical 3D printing device, and minimally invasive bone repair device

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