Knee injuries Archives - Steven Chudik MD

Warm up and stretch before tackling your spring cleaning chores

Team Chudik-Administrator | May 12, 2022

I don’t know about you, but I’m behind on my spring cleaning chores. The rain and cold temperatures have not only affected my ability to start them, but professional outdoor services also are scrambling to complete all their customers’ projects . However before anyone starts a project, remember you most likely are not as conditioned […]

Traumatic skiing accident motivates patient’s rehab, recovery

Team Chudik-Administrator | January 5, 2022

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 […]

Warm up and stretch before tackling those spring cleaning chores

Team Chudik-Administrator | April 1, 2021

The sun is shining, the weather is warm, the grass is green and now you’re faced with a list of spring cleaning projects. But before you start, remember you most likely are not as conditioned as you should be because of the COVID quarantine. So, it is very important this spring to stretch, warm up […]

Don’t let COVID-19 keep you from getting your orthopaedic conditions / injuries diagnosed and treated

Team Chudik-Administrator | November 9, 2020

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.

Virtual orthopaedic visits with Dr. Steven Chudik

Team Chudik-Administrator | March 26, 2020

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

Dr. Steven Chudik looks at biologics: PRP and “stem” cells for orthopaedic treatments

jsingerAdmin | April 10, 2019

In a recent article by Chicago-area orthopaedic shoulder and knee arthroscopic surgeon, Dr. Steven Chudik, he reviews the medical side of “biologics” such as growth factors and stem cells and their claimed ability to cure almost any musculoskeletal (bone, tendon, muscle or joint) condition. Click here to read Dr. Chudik’s honest and direct look at […]

Two knee surgeries and a replacement don’t slow down Quirk

jsingerAdmin | January 8, 2019

Steve Quirk admits he hasn’t always been a model patient. Like the time he was running within days of his first knee surgery because he had less than one month to prepare for the New York Marathon. Just so happened he ran past the home of Dr. Steven Chudik who had performed Quirk’s knee surgery […]

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

Team Chudik-Administrator | 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 […]

A race against time: Frantz’s passion versus prudence

Team Chudik-Administrator | May 3, 2018

Since 2008, participation in hiking and backpacking in the United States has increased 62 percent to more than 47 million people. Mark Frantz is one of them having backpacked since the early 1990s among the beauty of the Rockies, Sierras and Teton mountains, as well as the Grand Canyon, Mount Rainier, and many others. According […]

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 […]

Online appointment scheduling now available

Team Chudik-Administrator | December 9, 2016

Dr. Steven Chudik, orthopaedic surgeon and arthroscopic specialist with the Shoulder, Knee & Sports Medicine Injury Clinic in Westmont, Ill., is offering a new, online appointment scheduling option on his website. Simply click on the “Schedule Online” button at the top of the page. Pick a convenient appointment day and time and provide the information […]

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 […]

Tag Archives: Knee injuries

Warm up and stretch before tackling your spring cleaning chores

Traumatic skiing accident motivates patient’s rehab, recovery

Warm up and stretch before tackling those spring cleaning chores

Don’t let COVID-19 keep you from getting your orthopaedic conditions / injuries diagnosed and treated

Virtual orthopaedic visits with Dr. Steven Chudik

Dr. Steven Chudik looks at biologics: PRP and “stem” cells for orthopaedic treatments

Two knee surgeries and a replacement don’t slow down Quirk

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

A race against time: Frantz’s passion versus prudence

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

Knee Surgery Needed for Top U.S. Tennis Player

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

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