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Telemedicine makes physician visits easy, convenient, comfortable

Team Chudik-Administrator | November 19, 2020

What was once only an idea depicted in science fiction or cartoon shows about what future communication would be, has become reality. Using a smart phone, watch or even a tablet to communicate were inconceivable. To think Jane Jetson didn’t take her son Elroy to the doctor when he was sick, but instead scheduled a […]

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

Team Chudik-Administrator | 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

Team Chudik-Administrator | 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 […]

OTRF fall newsletter: a trusted source for reliable sports, fitness and injury prevention information

Team Chudik-Administrator | October 25, 2016

In 2007, I founded the Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Researching Foundation (OTRF) to help individuals stay active and healthy. To support that mission, ORTF produces Active Bones, an e-newsletter packed with information on injury prevention, nutrition, sports conditioning, research and current events. The fall issue was just emailed to subscribers. If you […]