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...
Knee Injuries
Are you ready “fore” golf?
Even though the weather may not agree with the calendar, it is spring and soon golf courses will be buzzing. While golfers are anxious to get outside again and start playing, are you ready? More specifically, is your body ready "fore" golf? Dr. Steven Chudik,...
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Online appointment scheduling is easy, convenient anytime on any device
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...
Telemedicine makes physician visits easy, convenient, comfortable
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...
Don’t let COVID-19 keep you from getting your orthopaedic conditions / injuries diagnosed and treated
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...
ACL injury ends season for Bears’ Pro-Bowler, Tarik Cohen
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...
OTRF Spring-Summer newsletter helps you ease back into activities, avoid injuries
After our extended time indoors, everyone is anxious to get outdoors. The Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation’s (OTRF) Spring-Summer newsletter will help make that transition easier and safer. The issue includes interesting and...
Virtual orthopaedic visits with Dr. Steven Chudik
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...
Susan Swanson’s determination to resume activities after a patella fracture drives need for a new surgical repair procedure
Returning home after a vacation is never fun. For Susan Swanson, though, leaving her Michigan vacation with friends changed the next year of her life. Leaving the hotel lobby, Swanson slipped on the hotel atrium floor and crumpled to the ground with her left leg bent...