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Adam B. Yanke, MD, PhD is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon with an interest in advanced arthroscopy, shoulder replacement, 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. Visit http://www.yankemd.com -to know more

09/11/2026

On Patriot Day, we remember, reflect, and stand together in unity.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July!
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day! Thank you to all the wonderful fathers!

06/17/2026

📏 Planning a DFO? Your technique choice changes leg length — and now you can predict exactly how much.

In a two-center study (Rush + Mayo Clinic), we validated a simple radiograph-based formula that predicts leg length change after valgus-correcting distal femoral osteotomy:

🔵 Lateral opening-wedge (LOW) → ~0.85 mm of LENGTHENING per 1° of correction
⚪ Medial closing-wedge (MCW) → ~0.45 mm of SHORTENING per 1° of correction

At a 10° correction, that’s roughly +5.9 mm (LOW) vs −4.5 mm (MCW) — a difference that matters in patients with preexisting leg length discrepancy.

The prediction tool? Spot on. Predicted change was statistically equivalent to the true change measured on postoperative radiographs (LOW P = .16; MCW P = .85) — all from standard standing full-length films, no special imaging needed.

The takeaway for planning: screen for leg length discrepancy before DFO. If the operative leg is already longer and a large correction is planned, MCW may be the better choice; if it’s shorter, LOW works in your favor. Patient-specific calculation gives the most accurate prediction.

📄 Full study is OPEN ACCESS in (link in bio)

Huge thanks to the team: Tristan Elias .haneberg .brusalis Andrew Phillips wanghua Enrico DnaRossonero Forlenza .kogan .cohen.kaleka .krych

🔬 Original figure built from published data — open-access journal (OJSM).

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06/05/2026

🧊 Does keeping a graft cold during harvest actually matter? Our latest study says yes — a lot.

Thermal injury during osteochondral allograft (OCA) reaming can kill the chondrocytes you’re counting on for long-term graft survival. We compared three harvest techniques across 10 fresh human femoral condyles:

🔴 Dry harvest → peak internal temp 34.8°C, viability 58.7%
🟡 Handheld cold saline (bulb) → 16.9°C, 64.6%
🔵 Cold saline submersion → 8.9°C, 75.2% — on par with native cartilage

The takeaway for the OR: submerging the graft in cold saline during reaming cut peak temperatures roughly 4-fold and preserved chondrocyte viability better than dry or handheld irrigation. It’s a simple, reproducible step that may improve long-term graft durability.

📄 Full study in (link in bio)

Huge thanks to the team: .smelley .augustin .sachdev .acheampong .oppenheim .angotti .ackermann

🔬 Repurposed data, original figure — no journal figures reproduced.

KneeSurgery OrthopedicSurgery Chondrocyte SportsMed OrthoResearch KneePreservation CartilageRepair Arthroscopy OrthopaedicSurgery SurgicalTechnique ResearchInBrief MidwestOrthopaedicsAtRush RushOrtho

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

01/01/2026

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year!

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http://www.yankemd.com/contact-us/

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