Tag Archives: Chicago area

Hinsdale Orthopaedics, IBJI physicians named to Castle Connolly 2022 Top Doctors list

| February 7, 2022

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.

OTRF CAATE-accredited athletic training residency program accepting applications until March 15

| January 25, 2022

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 […]

Good luck Jake as you and the Eagles battle the Bucs in the NFC wildcard game

| January 16, 2022

A special shout out to Jake Elliott and the Philadelphia Eagles playing the Tampa Bay Bucs in the wild card game to advance in the NFL playoffs. My team and I will be pulling for a victory and enjoy watching you expertly kick the ball through the uprights.  

OTRF Accepting Applications for 2022-23 Clinical Athletic Training Residency Program

| December 1, 2021

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 […]

New OTRF exercise program helps decrease pain, maximize function for individuals with arthritis or a joint replacement

| May 5, 2021

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 […]

OTRF Active Bones Spring/Summer e-Newsletter Available

| April 27, 2021

Dr. Steven Chudik and his Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Teaching & Research Foundation (OTRF) released the Spring/Summer issue of Active Bones, a free e-Newsletter packed with articles on sports, injury prevention, exercise, orthopaedic research and a host of other features. Click to download a PDF version, or visit the OTRF website at https://www.otrfund.org/e-newsletter/ to […]

Online appointment scheduling is easy, convenient anytime on any device

| December 17, 2020

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 […]

Dr. Steven Chudik featured in video on Chicago Magazine website

| February 6, 2019

In conjunction with Chicago Magazine’s annual Top Doctor’s issue, the publication launched Top Doctor videos and profiles on its website. Dr. Chudik’s video was created just for the website launch. His profile appeared in the annual January Top Doctor’s magazine issue and previously in the October issue that featured medical specialists. The Top Doctor list […]

Good luck Erik Swenson and the Sooners

| December 30, 2018

Dr. Steven Chudik and his staff at the Shoulder, Knee and Sports Medicine Injury Clinic will be cheering for Erik Swenson and his Oklahoma Sooner teammates to bring home an Orange Bowl victory. Erik is listed as a left tackle on the offensive line for the game. He wears jersey No.77, the same number he […]

Orthopaedic shoulder, knee surgeon, Dr. Steven Chudik, featured in Chicago Magazine

| October 22, 2018

In a special focus on orthopaedic Top Doctors, Chicago Magazine features Dr. Steven Chudik with the Shoulder, Knee & Sports Medicine Injury Clinic, in the October issue.  He also appears in the magazine’s Professional Profiles section. The magazine annually devotes an issue to Top Doctors, however it does not generally include medical specialists. Those are featured […]

Knee dislocations in athletes like Bears tight end Zach Miller’s typically require complex, reconstructive surgery

| December 6, 2017

If you didn’t see the video replay or a photo, you’ve probably heard people discussing the knee injury Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller sustained in the game against the New Orleans Saints. Miller was running a passing route and as he planted his left foot just outside the end zone his knee dislocated. Knee […]

Knee Surgery Needed for Top U.S. Tennis Player

| August 9, 2017

In the second round of her Wimbledon singles match, 32-year old American and top doubles seed Bethanie Mattek-Sands collapsed on to the grass court when her right knee buckled. Mattek-Sands, ranked No. 1 in doubles, was taken to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. According to news reports, Mattek-Sands will undergo surgery to repair a […]

Tommy John surgery required for top Yankees prospect

| July 26, 2017

Top Yankees prospect and shortstop Gleyber Torres injured his left elbow during a Class AAA game with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders, triggering an early end to his season while also dealing a blow to the Yankees’ potential fall roster. Torres’ tore his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) as he attempted to score from second base, sliding head […]

Shoulder dislocation puts Japan’s World Cup aspirations in question

| June 21, 2017

Japan’s star and the Blue Samurai’s goal-scoring midfielder, Shinji Kagawa, suffered a shoulder dislocation in a soccer match against Syria that ended in a draw but advanced Japan to a qualifying round in the Asian Football Confederation and ultimate opportunity to compete in the World Cup. The 28-year-old soccer phenom dislocated his left shoulder after […]

Overuse injury sidelines World Series Champion pitcher

| May 22, 2017

Former Chicago Cubs pitcher and World Series Champion Aroldis Chapman was placed on the disabled list recently for left shoulder rotator cuff inflammation, also known as impingement syndrome. According to media reports, a magnetic resonance image (MRI) of the injured shoulder showed no signs of structural damage to the rotator cuff muscles. Team doctors are […]

New functional capacity evaluation for ACL injuries definitely tests likeliness for re-injury and readiness to return to sport

| November 21, 2016

When Chicago Cubs outfielder, Kyle Schwarber chased a ball drilled by Arizona Cardinal’s Sean Segura during the third game of the season, fans cared more about the injury to Schwarber that he suffered colliding with teammate Dexter Fowler than the inside-the-park homerun that resulted. In the outfield collision, Schwarber tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) […]

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New functional capacity evaluation for ACL injuries definitely tests likeliness for re-injury and readiness to return to sport

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