Shoulder Care & Surgery

Your shoulder is the most mobile joint in your body — and the one most likely to pay for that mobility with pain, instability, or injury. When shoulder problems interfere with your work, sport, or sleep, the decision about what to do next should be made with a surgeon who treats shoulders all day, every day.

Dr. Steven Chudik is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon whose practice centers on the shoulder. He holds multiple patents and is a pioneer in arthroscopic shoulder surgery, has developed multiple surgical techniques, instruments, and implants currently in use by surgeons worldwide. Specifically to address recurrent shoulder instability, repair rotator cuff tears and perform rotator cuff sparing shoulder replacement surgery.

Common Shoulder Problems

Dr. Chudik treats the full range of shoulder conditions. The most common problems fall into a few clinical categories.

Arthritis

Pain and Inflammation

Instability and Dislocation

Tears and Soft-Tissue Injuries

Cartilage and Joint Surface Damage

Fractures and Trauma

Tendon Injuries

Other Shoulder Conditions

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Common Shoulder Treatments and Procedures

Treatment plans are individualized and may be surgical or non-surgical depending on the diagnosis, the condition of the surrounding tissue, and the patient’s functional demands. When surgery is indicated, Dr. Chudik uses minimally invasive and arthroscopic techniques.

Featured procedures include:

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Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery

Arthroscopy is a surgical approach performed through small incisions using a miniature camera and specialized instruments to diagnose and treat shoulder pathology. Dr. Chudik has developed multiple arthroscopic techniques, instruments, and implants because he saw gaps in the existing options and built better ones. Compared to open surgery, arthroscopy reduces injury to surrounding soft tissues, minimizes post-operative pain and scarring, and supports faster restoration of function and mobility.

When Surgery Is Recommended

Surgery is not the first option for most shoulder problems. Decisions are made after reviewing the clinical history, physical examination, diagnostic imaging, response to conservative treatment, and functional goals. Physical therapy, activity modification, bracing, injections, and anti-inflammatory medication are appropriate starting points for many conditions.

Timely evaluation matters. If shoulder symptoms of pain, swelling, stiffness, instability, locking, or inability to perform activities persist or worsen despite rest and conservative care, an evaluation is warranted. Delayed diagnosis delays treatment, negatively impacts outcomes, and delays return to sports and activity.

Shoulder Care in the Chicago Area

Dr. Chudik treats patients at two key offices across the western Chicago suburbs: Westmont and Western Springs. His facilities are state of the art and offer on-site X-ray imaging, high-field MRI, physical and occupational therapy, and surgical care. Patients travel from across the United States and around the world to seek Dr. Chudik’s expertise.

Request a Shoulder Evaluation

If shoulder pain, weakness, or instability is interfering with your life, schedule an evaluation. Call 630-324-0402, email contactus@chudikmd.com or request an appointment online.

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Our Patient-First approach

Our care team goes to great lengths to ensure your patient experience puts you at the center of your care plan, ensuring your health, comfort, and recovery are our primary focus from the initial consultation, to the completion of your care.