I was born and raised in Rotterdam (1976). After completing my medical degree at Utrecht University, I obtained a PhD in the field of cartilage regeneration, based on scientific research conducted at the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN, USA), IsoTis (Bilthoven), and the Department of Orthopaedics at UMC Utrecht. I then further specialized in orthopaedic surgery at UMC Utrecht and the St. Antonius Hospital. Since 2012, I have been working as an orthopaedic surgeon at the St. Antonius Hospital (Utrecht), where I focus on knee and shoulder conditions in the broadest sense. The setting of this hospital allows me to perform complex surgeries involving the knee and shoulder (such as multi-ligament reconstructions and revision surgery of failed joint prostheses). At Acibadem, I will focus on sports-related orthopaedic injuries of the shoulder and knee (such as cruciate ligament injuries, meniscal and cartilage issues, and shoulder instability), as well as the treatment of osteoarthritis through joint-preserving procedures (such as partial joint replacements and realignment osteotomies) and joint replacement surgeries (shoulder prosthetics).
Specialty/areas of interest
Sports Orthopaedics: with specific expertise in shoulder and knee injuries, including anterior and posterior cruciate ligament reconstructions, collateral ligament reconstructions, meniscus and cartilage surgery, tendon repair, and shoulder stabilization procedures.
Osteoarthritis Care: joint-preserving and joint-replacing surgeries, such as unicondylar knee prostheses and realignment osteotomies.
Languages
Dutch, English
Work experience
2025 – Present Orthopaedic Surgeon
Acibadem International Medical Center
2012 – Present Orthopaedic Surgeon
St. Antonius Hospital, Utrecht
Academic Activities
2016 – 2021 Co-supervisor
PhD project of Dr. Freek Hollman
Thesis: Optimizing Care in Rotator Cuff Pathology
Award: Mathijsen Prize 2024
2008 – 2011
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Central Netherlands Training Cluster
2006 – 2007
General Surgery Training
Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort
2003 – 2005
Clinical Research Fellow
Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht
2000 – 2001
Research Fellowship
Cartilage and Connective Tissue Research Laboratory, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
Education
2006 – 2012 Resident Orthopedic Surgery
1994 – 2003 Medical School at the University of Utrecht, the Netherlands
1988 – 1994 High School Gymnasium at the Rotterdamsch Lyceum
Extracurricular positions/memberships
Chair, Executive Board Orthopaedic Partnership (Maatschap), St. Antonius Hospital
2012 – Present Instructor / Faculty Member
NPI “State of the Art Knee” Course
2024 Instructor / Faculty Member
NPI “State of the Art Shoulder” Course
2017 – 2024 Member, Committee for Science and Education
Core Committee, Dutch Orthopaedic Association (NOV)
2014 – 2019 Member, Education Committee
Dutch Arthroscopy Society (NVA); Organizer of Advanced Knee and Shoulder Course
PhD Thesis
Title: Boundary Conditions for Cartilage Regeneration
Year: 2007
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. A.J. Verbout
Co-supervisors: Prof. Dr. D.B.F. Saris, Prof. Dr. W.J.A. Dhert, Prof. Dr. L.B. Creemers
Award: Mathijsen Prize 2008
Publications
Title: Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus physical therapy for traumatic meniscal tears in a young study population: a randomised controlled trial
Authors: Sabine J A van der Graaff 1, Susanne M Eijgenraam 1, Duncan E Meuffels 1, Eline M van Es, Jan A N Verhaar, Dirk Jan Hofstee, Kiem Gie Auw Yang, Julia C A Noorduyn, Ewoud R van Arkel, Igor C J B van den Brand, Rob P A Janssen, Wai-Yan Liu, Sita M A Bierma Zeinstra, Max Reijman
Journal: Br J Sports Med. 2022 Jun 8;56(15):870-6
Title: Cost-effectiveness of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus physical therapy for traumatic meniscal tears in patients aged under 45 years
Authors: Sabine J A van der Graaff 1, Max Reijman 1, Duncan E Meuffels 1, Marc Koopmanschap 2; STARR Study Group; STARR Study Group; Susanne M Eijgenraam 1, Eline M van Es, Dirk J Hofstee, Kiem G Auw Yang, Julia C A Noorduyn, Ewoud R A van Arkel, Igor C J B van den Brand, Rob P A Janssen, Wai-Yan Liu, Sita M A Bierma Zeinstra
Journal: Bone Joint J. 2023 Nov 1;105-B(11):1177-1183.
Title: Interchangeability of Diverse Analog Scales Used Within the Constant-Murley Score
Authors: Freek Hollman, Wanda M de Raadt, Nienke Wolterbeek, Lodewijk W van Rhijn, Kiem G Auw Yang
Journal: Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil . 2021 Feb 23;3(2)
Title: • Non-inferiority and cost-effectiveness trial of isolated biceps tenotomy versus tenotomy with rotator cuff repair in patients with stage 2-3 Goutallier fatty degenerative cuff lesions (TenCuRe study): protocol of a multicentre randomised controlled trial
Authors: Hollman, F.; Wolterbeek, N; Auw Yang, K.G.
Journal: BMJ
Title: • Complications after arthroscopically stabilization technique using suture buttons in acute acromioclavicular dislocations
Authors: Flikweert, P.; Wakkie, L.; Wolterbeek, N.; Auw Yang, K.G.
Journal: NTvO, 2019; 59-65
Title: Using patiënt experience in optimizing The Total Knee arthroplasty patiënt journey
Authors: Wolterbeek, N.; Hiemstra, D.; van der Hoeven, F.A.; Auw Yang, K.G.
Journal: patiënt experience journal, Vol. 6 (2019) issue 3
Title: The optimal treatment for stage 2-3 Goutallier rotator cuff tears: A systematic review of the literature
Authors: Hollman, F.; Wolterbeek, N.; Flikweert, P.; Auw Yang, K.G.
Journal: J Orthop, 2018; Feb 18;15(2):283-292
Title: The Tibial Internal Rotation Test for Assessment of Anterolateral Rotatory Instability of the Knee
Authors: Slichter, M.E.; Wolterbeek, N.; Auw Yang, K.G.; Zijl, J.A.C.; Piscaer, T.M.
Journal: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics 2018;5(1):29
Title: Rater agreement reliability of the dial test in the ACL-deficient knee
Authors: Slichter, M.E.; Wolterbeek, N.; Auw Yang, K.G.; Zijl, J.A.C.; Piscaer, T.M.
Journal: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics 2018;5(1):18
Title: Predictors of disease-specific quality of life after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Authors: Kolk, A. .; Wolterbeek, N.; Auw Yang, K.G.; Zijl, J.A.C.; Wessel, R.N.
Journal: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics 2018;5(1):18
Title: Osteoarthritis treatment using Autologous Conditioned Serum after placebo. Patient considerations and clinical response in a non-randomized case series.
Authors: M. Rutgers, L.B. Creemers, K.G. Auw Yang, N.J.H. Raijmakers, W.J.A. Dhert, D.B.F. Saris.
Journal: Acta orthopaedica 2015; 86 (1): 114-118.
Title: Radial extracorporeal shock-wave therapy in chronic rotator cuff tendonitis.
Authors: Kolk, A.; Auw Yang, K.G.; Tamminga, R. van der Hoeven, H.
Journal: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Br, 2013 Nov 1;95-B(11):1521-6
Title: A new validated semi-automated segmentation method for bone marrow lesions
Authors: Dijkstra, A.J.; Anbeek, P.; Auw Yang, K.G.; Vincken, K.L.; Viergever, M.A.; Castelein, R.M.; Saris, D.B.F.
Journal: Cartilage, 2010; 1(1): 328 – 334
Title: Transforming growth factor-beta1 modulates insulin-like growth factor binding protein-4 expression and proteolysis in cultured periosteal explants.
Authors: Gonzalez, C.; Auw Yang, K.G.; Schwab, J.H.; Fitzsimmons, J.S.; Reinholz, M.M.; Resch Z.T.; Bale, L.K.; Clemens, V.R.; Conover, C.A.; O’Driscoll, S.W.; Reinholz, G.G.
Journal: Growth Hormone & IGF Research, 2010; 20(2): 81-86
Title: Regeneratieve geneeskunde en revalidatiestrategieën bij kraakbeendefecten
Authors: Auw Yang, K.G.; Caspel, D.R.
Journal: Physios, 2010 June; 2(2): 4-11
Title: Treatment of symptomatic cartilage defects of the knee: characterized chondrocyte implantation results in better clinical outcome at 36 months in a randomized trial compared to microfracture.
Authors: Saris, D.B.; Vanlauwe, J.; Victor, J.; Almqvist, K.F.; Verdonk, R.; Bellemans, J.; Luyten, F.P.; TIG/ACT/01/2000&EXT Study Group. Collaborators: van der Bauwhede, J.; Bellemans, J.; Vandenneucker, H.; Bohnsack, M.; Claes, T.; Fortems, Y.; Handelberg, F.; Haspl, M.; Jelic, M.; Lagae, K.; Vandekerckhove, B.; Auw Yang, K.G.; Rutgers, M.; Van Breuseghem, I.; Huysse, W.; Shahabpour, M.
Journal: American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2009 Nov;37 Suppl 1:10S-19S
Title: Celtherapie als behandeling voor kraakbeendefecten
Authors: Auw Yang, K.G.
Journal: In dit verband, 2009, July; 19(2): 14-16
Title: Joint injury and osteoarthritis: soluble mediators in the course and treatment of cartilage pathology.
Authors: Rutgers M, Saris DB, Auw Yang KG, Dhert WJ, Creemers LB.
Journal: Immunotherapy, 2009 May; 1(3): 435-45.
Title: Autologous interleukin-1 receptor antagonist improves function and symptoms in osteoarthritis when compared to placebo in a prospective randomized controlled trial.
Authors: Auw Yang, K.G.; Raijmakers, N.J.; van Arkel, E.R.; Caron, J.J.; Rijk, P.C.; Willems, W.J.; Zijl, J.A.; Verbout, A.J.; Dhert W.J.A.; Saris D.B.F.
Journal: Osteoarthritis and cartilage, 2008 Apr; 16(4): 498-505.
Title: Characterized chondrocyte implantation results in better structural repair when treating symptomatic cartilage defects of the knee in a randomized controlled trial versus microfracture.
Authors: Saris, D.B.F.; Vanlauwe, J.; Victor, J.; Haspl, M.; Bohnsack, M.; Fortems, Y.; Vandekerckhove, B.; Almqvist, F.; Claes, T.; Handelberg, F.; Lagae, K.;Van der Bauwhede, J.; Auw Yang, K.G.; Jelic, J.; Vandamme, B.; Verdonk, R.; Bellemans, J.; Luyten, F.
Journal: American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2008 Feb; 36(2): 235-46.
Title: The effect of synovial fluid from injured knee joints on in vitro chondrogenesis.
Authors: Auw Yang, K.G.; Saris, D.B.F; Verbout, A.J.; Creemers, L.B.; Dhert, W.J.A.
Journal: Tissue Engineering, 2006, 12(10): 2957 – 2964
Title: Altered in vitro chondrogenic properties of chondrocytes harvested from unaffected
cartilage in osteoarthritic joints
Authors: Auw Yang, K.G.; Saris, D.B.F.; Geuze, R.E.; van Rijen , M.H.P.; van der Helm, Y.J.M.; Verbout, A.J.; Creemers, L.B.; Dhert, W.J.A.
Journal: Osteoarthritis and cartilage, 2006 Jun: 14(6): 561-70
Title: Impact of expansion and redifferentiation on chondrogenic capacity of cultured
chondrocytes
Authors: Auw Yang, K.G.; Saris, D.B.F.; Geuze, R.E.; van der Helm, Y.J.M.; van Rijen , M.H.P.; Verbout, A.J.; Dhert, W.J.A.; Creemers, L.B.;
Journal: Tissue Engineering, 2006, 12(9): 2435-2447
Title: Validation of the short form WOMAC function scale for evaluating OA knee complaints
and symptomatic cartilage defects
Authors: Auw Yang, K.G.; Raijmakers, N.J.H.; Verbout, A.J.; Dhert, W.J.A.; Saris, D.B.F.
Journal: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Br), 2007: 89 (1): 50-56
Title: Osteoarthritis of the knee: current treatment options and future directions
Authors: Auw Yang, K.G.; Saris, D.B.F.; Dhert, W.J.A.; Verbout, A.J.
Journal: Current Orthopaedics, 2004: 18: 311-320
Title: The correlation and reproducibility of scoring systems in cartilage repair.
Authors: Mooijen, D.J.F.; Saris, D.B.F.; Auw Yang, K.G.; Dhert, W.J.A; Verbout, A.J.
Journal: Tissue Engineering, 2002: 8(4): 627-634
