What timing. NFL football ended two days ago and today pitchers and catchers report to spring training. How lucky can a sports fan be? Actually, the pitchers and catchers are not arriving to training camp early for fan enjoyment, but rather to slowly and gradually get their throwing arms and legs ready in time for […]

The Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation’s (OTRF) Fall-Winter Newsletter, Active Bones, focuses on getting and keeping athletes in shape and injury-free with articles on the new Guardian Cap® the National Football league tested during training camp and pre-season to help limit head injuries,  revealing new data on why athletes play in […]

With the weather beckoning us outside, I am seeing a lot of people playing tennis, paddle- and platform tennis, and even pickleball. Depending upon your skill level and your opponents’, these sports can be everything from a fun, low-impact game with friends to a fast-paced, cardiovascular workout. Regardless of your speed and whether you play […]

Before the start of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) spring training, I heard an interview with White Sox Manager Tony La Russa talking about his concern for pitchers throwing too hard or too fast too soon. I heard similar comments from other teams and coaches in the following days. With the season about one month old, […]

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 […]

I almost drove off the road when I heard White Sox Manager Tony La Russa talking about his concern for Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers throwing too hard or too fast too soon to make up for lost time with a shortened spring training caused by the owners’ lockout. According to La Russa, he and […]

Even though snow is still falling, banners and signs are sprouting up everywhere announcing open registration for any number of youth sports and activities. Whether you’re the parent, coach or lucky to have both titles, as adults it is our job to make sure these budding athletes learn proper technique, and build muscle and strength […]

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.

It’s not too late to schedule an appointment with Dr. Steven Chudik, orthopaedic shoulder expert with the Shoulder, Knee and Sports Medicine Injury Clinic in Westmont and Western Springs, Ill., to have your shoulder evaluated and treated so you don’t miss another golf season. Schedule online or email contactus@chudikmd.com for an appointment scheduler to call you. […]

In case you missed this article, https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/rams-edwards-allen-bengals-thomas-give-super-bowl-local-feel/, we’ve got three local athletes competing Sunday for the Super Bowl title.  Hope the next time they’re back for a visit we’ll be able to see “the ring.” Good luck to all. We will be rooting for you! And, regardless of the outcome, thank you for a great […]

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 […]

For more than 20 years, Dr. Steven Chudik, founder and president of the Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Teaching & Research Foundation (OTRF) has been mentoring medical students from the Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University in honors research. Recently, Dr. Chudik developed a novel and improved surgical technique to reconstruct (rebuild) a chronically torn […]

Regardless if you’re moving your workout routines inside or starting a routine for the new year, you may want to change things up to get the most out of your weight training. According to the American Council on Exercise, the order in which you do cardio and strength training exercises can impact your fitness goals. […]

It won’t be long before ski resorts and area hills are snow covered and alive with skiers and snowboarders. According to the SnowSports Industries America’s 2019-2020 participation study, 25.1 million Americans ages 6 and older participated in winter sports in the 2019-2020 up 1.9 percent from recorded in the 2018-2019. Of those winter enthusiasts, approximately […]

The Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Teaching & Research Foundation (OTRF) was honored to have Dr. Philip Ghobrial present a research poster session at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting in July. The presentation, “Exploring Alternative Sites for Glenoid Component Fixation Through Three-Dimensional Digitization of the Glenoid Vault: An Anatomic Analysis,” explained […]

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 […]

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 […]