Westmont Archives - Steven Chudik MD

Hannah Greving, Lyons Township High School, #35

Team Chudik-Administrator | September 8, 2023

“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 […]

Don’t miss another golf season because of shoulder pain

Team Chudik-Administrator | February 16, 2022

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. […]

Congratulations Eric Swensen OU Sooner #77

Team Chudik-Administrator | December 2, 2021

You’ve made the hometown crowd proud to say we knew you when you were ranked sixth as a high school prospect and among the nation’s top 30 offensive tackles! My Team and I have enjoyed following your many successes as an offensive lineman at Oklahoma University including being named to the AP’s and USA Today’s […]

Strained knee sends Bears’ running back to the IR bench

Team Chudik-Administrator | October 22, 2021

With 11 minutes to play in the game, Bear’s running back David Montgomery gets the call and carries the ball five yards as he tries to solidify the Bears 24-14 victory over the Detroit Lions. Instead, Montgomery’s efforts earned him a seat on the team’s injured reserve list for three to five weeks. Speculation by […]

Chicago Bulls’ guard Coby White sidelined with torn labrum from neighborhood pick-up game

Team Chudik-Administrator | October 4, 2021

It was just a friendly neighborhood pick-up game of hoops for Chicago Bulls guard Coby White, or so he thought. According to his recounting of the game, White said he just bumped shoulders doing what he does as a guard. “No big deal and something he’d done before,” he explained. However, after a couple of […]

Tarik Cohen to miss Chicago Bears training camp, possibly season opener

Team Chudik-Administrator | July 30, 2021

During the course of his 20 years as an orthopaedic shoulder, knee and sports medicine surgeon, Dr. Steven Chudik has treated a countless number of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries on patients of all ages and athletic abilities. Through this firsthand experience, he knows the time it takes an athlete to get back in the […]

Chicago White Sox can’t “catch” a break with latest Grandal torn knee tendon injury

Team Chudik-Administrator | July 12, 2021

The 2021 season will be one White Sox Manager Tony La Russa, the team and the medical staff will talk about for years to come. Leading the league at the midway point, the White Sox have lost another starter, catcher Yasmani Grandal to a torn tendon in his left knee. Grandal suffered the tear while […]

Are Smoothies Really Healthy?

Team Chudik-Administrator | June 2, 2021

Now that summer sunshine and heat are finally here, staying hydrated is important. But before you cool off with your favorite smoothie, check the ingredients first. Better yet, check out this article from Dr. Steven Chudik’s e-newsletter, Active Bones, to help make sure you maximize your smoothie’s nutritional benefit to stay fit and cool. To […]

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

Team Chudik-Administrator | 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 […]

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 […]

ACL injury ends season for Bears’ Pro-Bowler, Tarik Cohen

Team Chudik-Administrator | October 5, 2020

During a punt return in the second half of what turned out to be an amazing comeback win for the Chicago Bears against the Atlanta Falcons, running back Tarik Cohen received a block causing his legs to collapse awkwardly while attempting to make a catch. The collision tore Cohen’s anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his […]

Is it safe to have surgery?

Team Chudik-Administrator | June 30, 2020

As Illinois and other parts of the country emerge from COVID-19, individuals naturally are reluctant about resuming activities. One question my Team and I are asked daily by patients is whether it is safe to proceed with surgery. I am a member of several professional organizations and very fortunate to have access to their national […]

Eliminate your boredom with a new daily exercise, conditioning program you can do at home in 30 minutes

Team Chudik-Administrator | April 26, 2020

With the “stay at home order” extended for another month, Dr. Steven Chudik and the Health Performance Team with his Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation (OTRF), have a new 30-minute daily exercise and conditioning program that not only can enhance a current routine, but also give those looking for something to […]

OTRF Spring-Summer e-Newsletter looks at IHSA lacrosse, injury prevention for hamstrings and feet, plus Dr. Chudik provides an update on biologics as a cure for musculoskeletal problems

jsingerAdmin | April 1, 2019

The Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation’s (OTRF) Spring-Summer e-Newsletter, Active Bones, is packed with interesting and helpful information on an array of topics including how to avoid a hamstring injury after your long winter hibernation and why you should toss your flip flops. Additionally, if you play or have someone in your family who plays […]

Michael “Sully” Sullivan remembered for his early participation, support of the OTRF Athletic Training Residency Program and numerous contributions to his ATC vocation

jsingerAdmin | February 28, 2019

For the past 16 years, dozens of athletic trainers participated in the Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation (OTRF) postgraduate Athletic Training Residency Program to gain hands-on experience in clinical and operating room settings under the supervision of Dr. Steven Chudik, OTRF founder and president. Dr. Chudik wants to note the passing […]

Dr. Steven Chudik featured in video on Chicago Magazine website

jsingerAdmin | 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 […]

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 […]

Cardinals pitcher benched with throwing injuries for second straight year

Team Chudik-Administrator | June 29, 2018

Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes’ surgery to repair a latissimus dorsi tear ensures he will miss a second consecutive season. Reyes, who sat out the 2017 season following Tommy John surgery (ulnar collateral ligament repair) on his left elbow is not expected to return until the 2019 season, Cardinal team physicians reported. Reyes’ collection of injuries […]

Ruling is in on U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s shoulder–replace it!

Team Chudik-Administrator | May 22, 2018

It is not often a reverse total shoulder replacement surgery makes the news. However, when a U.S. Supreme Court Justice is in need of one and the Supreme Court is in session, it becomes news. Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) has been performed in the U.S. since the 1950s initially to treat shoulder fractures and glenohumeral […]

Because injuries are never planned, be prepared by bookmarking Dr. Steven Chudik’s online scheduling tool today!

Team Chudik-Administrator | April 27, 2018

Spring sports and outdoor chores are back on your calendar, so take a minute today to bookmark the schedule an appointment online page on Dr. Steven Chudik’s website–just in case. Dr. Chudik, an orthopaedic surgeon and arthroscopic specialist with the Shoulder, Knee & Sports Medicine Injury Clinic in Westmont and Western Springs, has convenient office […]

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