The Spring-Summer Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation (OTRF) newsletter, Active Bones, is packed with information on the hottest new sport—pickleball—and the injuries associated with it along with a program to help prevent them. There’s also an overview of a thrower’s nemesis—a torn ulnar collateral ligament. Dr. Chudik developed a surgical technique […]

I want to thank my patient Chris N. for taking the time to send this review. The satisfaction of knowing my patients are enjoying their lives and regained mobility makes my day and reminds me why I became and orthopaedic surgeon.

Join Dr. Steven Chudik and 19 other physicians from the Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Saturday, April 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Impact Field Rivers Stadium Club in Rosemont, Ill., for an opportunity to learn about a spectrum of orthopedic conditions and treatments. Dr. Chudik will discuss “Avoiding the Growth Plate in […]

Besides being a palindrome and an ambigram—2-22-22—today coincidently is a Tuesday. This once-in-a-lifetime event inspires me to include a patient’s note about his two surgeries. Thank you, Rich, for sharing your great recovery news and happy to learn you’re enjoying an active lifestyle.

Congratulations to all my partners named a Castle Connolly 2022 Top Doctor in orthopaedics. It is a noteworthy achievement and acknowledges our innovative and nationally renowned expertise and team approach to providing the highest level of patient care. Click to see the full list published in the January issue of Chicago Magazine.

The application period is open for the 2022-2023 CAATE-accredited Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation’s (OTRF) clinical athletic training residency program. The 13-month educational program enhances certified athletic trainers’ clinical evaluation and surgical skills, increases their knowledge as allied health care professionals and provides interaction with orthopaedic surgeons and other members of […]

The recent snow storms bring to mind one of my patients who through sheer grit, determination, hard work and several surgeries after a brutal skiing injury was able to return to downhill skiing and her many other activities. You have to read her story to truly appreciate how proud I am of the hard work […]

Applications are being accepted for the 2022-2023 CAATE accredited Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation’s (OTRF) clinical Athletic Training Residency Program. The 13-month educational residency program enhances the clinical and surgical skills of certified athletic trainers to expand their education, improve their clinical evaluation skills, increase their knowledge as allied health care […]

My surgery with Dr. Chudik was for my knee, which had multiple issues. My mind was put at ease with his knowledge of the issues and his explanation of what would happen throughout the surgical process. The surgery and recovery were flawless. I also had an issue with my shoulder. He diagnosed the exact problem prior […]

During the course of his 20 years as an orthopaedic shoulder, knee and sports medicine surgeon, Dr. Steven Chudik has treated a countless number of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries on patients of all ages and athletic abilities. Through this firsthand experience, he knows the time it takes an athlete to get back in the […]

The 2021 season will be one White Sox Manager Tony La Russa, the team and the medical staff will talk about for years to come. Leading the league at the midway point, the White Sox have lost another starter, catcher Yasmani Grandal to a torn tendon in his left knee. Grandal suffered the tear while […]

Arthritis affects more than 52 million people of which nearly a half have activity limitations according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you suffer from shoulder, hip or knee arthritis, or had a joint replacement, then you will want to download and begin using the Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and […]

Finding yourself short on time? Now, scheduling an in-clinic or telemed appointment with Dr. Steven Chudik at the Shoulder, Knee and Sports Injury Clinic in Westmont and Western Springs, Illinois, is just a click away. Wherever you are, you can book an appointment in just seconds and at your convenience—not just when Dr. Chudik’s office […]

With COVID-19 surging, Dr. Steven Chudik, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, knee and sports medicine injuries is offering virtual doctor visits from the safety and comfort of your own home. To schedule a virtual appointment, email contactus@chudikmd.com or call 630-324-0402.  

During a punt return in the second half of what turned out to be an amazing comeback win for the Chicago Bears against the Atlanta Falcons, running back Tarik Cohen received a block causing his legs to collapse awkwardly while attempting to make a catch. The collision tore Cohen’s anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his […]

Dr. Steven Chudik, orthopaedic surgeon with the Shoulder, Knee & Sports Medicine Injury Clinic, in Westmont and Western Springs, Ill., invites you to attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new AMITA Health Advanced Joint Replacement Center and Heart and Vascular Institute at La Grange Memorial Hospital, Thursday, February 27 between 6-8 p.m. […]

Kathy Irwin’s weekends are filled with swimming and gymnastic meets, and basketball, soccer, hockey and baseball games. However, they weren’t before Dr. Steven Chudik with the Steven Chudik MD Shoulder, Knee and Sports Medicine Injury Clinic replaced her two arthritic knees. Just the thought of walking across acres of soccer fields over uneven ground, or […]