“Dr. Chudik, Thank you. I was able to finish a memorable high school lacrosse season, scrimmage against the USA U19 Women’s National Team and start at Marquette.” Graduated in 2019 and committed to Marquette University Lacrosse All State 2016-2019, second in LTHS history with 244 goals. LTHS career: 6 assists, 427 draw […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dr. Steven Chudik with the Shoulder, Knee and Sports Medicine Injury Clinic in Westmont, Illinois, was selected by Castle Connolly as a Top Doctor in orthopaedic surgery for 2020. Dr. Chudik has been chosen annually as a Top Doctor in orthopaedics since 2012. Board certified in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine, Dr. Chudik is […]
Spring is finally here! After a long winter, snow boots are being traded for flip flops much to the dismay of physical therapists and orthopaedists. Physical Therapist, Chris Carlson PT, MPT, shared professional insights and orthopaedic recommendations in this Active Bones article on the perils of flip flops. Before rushing out to buy a pair […]
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 […]
AMITA Health recently broke ground for the construction of a state-of-the-art outpatient center at La Grange Memorial Hospital. Dr. Steven Chudik, medical director for La Grange Memorial Hospital and orthopaedic surgeon and arthroscopic specialist with the Shoulder, Knee and Sports Medicine Injury Clinic, pictured third from the left, participated in the momentous occasion along with […]
Individuals with degenerative shoulder arthritis, fractures, or an irreparable rotator cuff tear and who failed conservative treatment approaches to control pain should consult with a shoulder expert like Dr. Steven Chudik at the Shoulder, Knee and Sports Medicine Injury Clinic in Westmont and Western Springs, Illinois. Fellowship trained in shoulders, and a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dr. Steven Chudik and his Team at the Shoulder, Knee & Sports Medicine Clinic in Westmont, Ill., would like to congratulate Aaron Bailey on signing a free agent contract with the Baltimore Ravens as a wide receiver. As the quarterback who led Bolingbrook High School to its first Illinois 8A state football championship, Bailey was […]
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 […]
Outcome research conducted by Dr. Steven Chudik’s nonprofit foundation, the Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation (OTRF) on its comprehensive functional capacity evaluation (FCE) to determine when athletes can safely return to sport following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, was presented recently at the 2017 Mid-American Orthopaedics Association (MOAO) annual meeting. Dr. […]
Panthers quarterback Cam Newton injured his throwing shoulder late last season during in a game against the San Diego Chargers. A subsequent MRI revealed a partially torn rotator cuff. Team doctors chose to treat the injury conservatively with rest, rehabilitation and a gradual throwing program. However, as Newton moved into the strengthening stage he experienced […]
Late last season, Chicago Bears Pro Bowl guard Kyle Long severely injured his ankle during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That injury, combined with the torn shoulder labrum Long had been playing with for seven weeks ended his 2016 season. Long had ankle surgery in January and was to undergo shoulder labral surgery […]
“Dr. Chudik, Many thanks to you and you staff for helping me get back on the field! Boomer Sooner”
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Expand your world of opportunities as a Clinical Athletic TrainerOTRF is accepting applications until March 15 for its 2024-2025 CAATE-accredited Athletic Training Residency Program
Applications and additional information are available here.
