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Adam Yanke, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Chicago, IL

AdamYankeMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Chicago, IL

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Assistant Professor Department of Orthopaedics Assistant Director Cartilage Restoration Center

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  • Office

    1611 W Harrison St
    Chicago, IL 60612
    Phone+1 312-243-4244
    Fax+1 312-942-1517

Summary

  • Dr. Adam B. Yanke is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon with an interest in advanced arthroscopy, shoulder replacement, and a special focus on patellofemoral dysfunction and cartilage restoration. Dr. Yanke earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Miami University, Oxford, OH, with majors in engineering physics and zoology and a minor in non-linear mathematics. After obtaining his medical degree from Rush Medical College (Chicago, IL), Dr. Yanke continued on at Rush for his Orthopedic Surgery residency. He followed this by attending the Sports Medicine Fellowship at Rush University, where he was trained in advanced joint arthroscopy, shoulder arthroplasty, and cartilage restoration techniques.

Education & Training

  • Rush University
    Rush UniversityM.A., Biochemistry, 2002
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2013 - 2014
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008 - 2013
  • Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
    Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 2008
  • Miami University
    Miami UniversityB.S., Major: Engineering Physics & Zoology, Minor: Non-Linear Mathematics, 1998 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2011 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • YSOS Star Paper Award International Cartilage Repair Society, 2015
  • Second Place Medical Student Research Award Sigma Xi, 2014
  • Orthopedic Fellow Award Rush University, 2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Comparative Efficacy of Cartilage Repair Procedures in the Knee: A Network Meta-Analysis  
    Gregory L Cvetanovich, Jonathan C Riboh, Adam B Yanke, Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
  • The state of cartilage regeneration: current and future technologies  
    Yanke AB, Chubinskaya S, Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine, 1/1/2015
  • Evaluating Healing of Allograft Tissues in the Shoulder Joint – Cartilage and Bone, Allograft and Biologic Reconstruction of the Glenohumeral Joint  
    Rabinowitz J, Yanke AB, Cole BJ, Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Topographic Analysis of the Capitellum and Distal Femoral Condyle: Ideal Match for Treating Capitellum OCD
    Haro M, Yanke AB, Cole BJ, AAOS Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 1/24/2015
  • Scientific Exhibit: Two Stage Revision ACL Reconstruction: Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes
    Cvetanovich GL, Erickson BJ, Waliullah K, Yanke AB, Gross CE, Stover G, Cole BJ, Bach Jr. BR, Sherman S, AAOS Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 1/24/2015
  • Validation of the Glenoid Ratio Method for Measuring Glenoid Bone Loss: Controlled Cadaveric Experiment
    Sershon B, Yanke AB, Shin J, Bach BR, Cole BJ, Romeo AA, Verma NN, AAOS Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 1/24/2015
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Lectures

  • Articular Cartilage Overview 
    San Diego, CA - 1/17/2007
  • Meniscus Allograft Transplantation: Optimizing Techniques and Longer Term Results 
    San Diego, CA - 1/17/2007
  • Meniscus Transplantation: Indications and Results 
    San Diego, CA - 1/16/2007
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Press Mentions

  • A Non-Opioid Way to Pain Relief After Knee, Shoulder Surgeries
    A Non-Opioid Way to Pain Relief After Knee, Shoulder SurgeriesFebruary 14th, 2022
  • A Non-Opioid Way to Pain Relief After Knee, Shoulder Surgeries
    A Non-Opioid Way to Pain Relief After Knee, Shoulder SurgeriesFebruary 14th, 2022
  • Does More Care Lead to Higher Patient Reviews? • Rush Sports Doctor Gets NIH Grant • Federal Ethylene Oxide Regulations Introduced
    Does More Care Lead to Higher Patient Reviews? • Rush Sports Doctor Gets NIH Grant • Federal Ethylene Oxide Regulations IntroducedMay 31st, 2021
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Grant Support

  • AANA Research GrantAANAPresent

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Research Funding, NuTech
  • Research Funding, Arthrex