The Spring-Summer Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation (OTRF) newsletter, Active Bones, is packed with information on the hottest new sport—pickleball—and the injuries associated with it along with a program to help prevent them....
Knee Surgery
Thank you
I want to thank my patient Chris N. for taking the time to send this review. The satisfaction of knowing my patients are enjoying their lives and regained mobility makes my day and reminds me why I became and orthopaedic surgeon.
Dr. Steven Chudik to present at IBJI Orthopaedic Insights Conference
Join Dr. Steven Chudik and 19 other physicians from the Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Saturday, April 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Impact Field Rivers Stadium Club in Rosemont, Ill., for an opportunity to learn about a spectrum of orthopedic conditions and...
Happy “Twosday” Everyone
Besides being a palindrome and an ambigram—2-22-22—today coincidently is a Tuesday. This once-in-a-lifetime event inspires me to include a patient’s note about his two surgeries. Thank you, Rich, for sharing your great recovery news and happy to learn you’re enjoying...
Hinsdale Orthopaedics, IBJI physicians named to Castle Connolly 2022 Top Doctors list
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...
OTRF CAATE-accredited athletic training residency program accepting applications until March 15
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'...
Traumatic skiing accident motivates patient’s rehab, recovery
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...
OTRF Accepting Applications for 2022-23 Clinical Athletic Training Residency Program
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...
Dr. Chudik considered my well being as well as treating my knee, shoulder
My surgery with Dr. Chudik was for my knee, which had multiple issues. My mind was put at ease with his knowledge of the issues and his explanation of what would happen throughout the surgical process. The surgery and recovery were flawless. I also had an issue with...
Tarik Cohen to miss Chicago Bears training camp, possibly season opener
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...