Steven C. Chudik, MD
Steven C. Chudik, MD

Steven C. Chudik, MD

Shoulder, Knee and Sports Medicine with a Fellowship in Shoulder and Sports Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
  • Fedor E, Chudik S, Plzak L, Federico D, Montag A, Reider B. The Effect of Initial Fixation Method on Bone Plug Incorporation in a Canine Model for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Pritzker School of Medicine Summer Research Poster Forum, University of Chicago, 1993.
  • Chudik SC, Weinhold P, Dahners LE. Percutaneous Plate Fixation for Proximal Humerus Fractures A New Technique and Biomechanical Study. Poster Presentation. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, San Francisco, February 2001.
  • Chudik SC, Garrett WE. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Women: Diagnosis, Management and Prevention. Women’s Health, orthopedic edition 2001; 4(3): 100-108.
  • Crowther JD, Chudik SC, Dahners LE. Periacetabular Osteotomy for the Stabilization of Recurrent Post-Traumatic Dislocation of the Hip. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 2002; 16(6):433-435.
  • Chudik SC, Allen AA, Lopez V, Warren RF. Hip Dislocations in Athletes. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy and Review 2002; 10:123-133.
  • Beasley LS, Chudik SC. Anterior cruciate Ligament Injury in Children: Update of Current Treatment Options. Current Opinion in Pediatrics, 2003; 15:45-51.
  • Chudik SC, Weinhold P, Dahners LE. Fixed-Angle Plate Fixation in Simulated Fractures of the Proximal Humerus: A Biomechanical Study of a New Device. Journal of Shoulder Elbow Surgery, 2003;12(6):578-588.
  • DeMorat G, Weinhold P, Blackburn T, Chudik S, Garrett W. Aggressive Quadriceps Loading
    Can Induce Noncontact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. American Journal Sports Medicine, 2004; 32:477-483.
  • Chudik SC, Simonian PT, Wickiewicz T. Management of Chronic Posterior Tibial Subluxation in the Multiple Ligament Injured Knee. Fanelli GA. Management of the Multiple Ligament Injured Knee. New York: Springer-Verlag, 2004.
  • Chudik SC, Beasley LS, Potter HG, Rodeo SA, Wickiewicz TL, Warren RF. The Use of an All-Epiphyseal Femoral Tunnel During ACL Reconstruction in a Skeletally Immature Canine Model, Orthopaedic Research Society, Banff, Canada, October 2004.
  • Snyder J, Master D, Obopilwe E, Mazzocca AD, Chudik SC. Arthroscopic Double-Row Rotator Cuff Repair: A Comparison of Methods Using a Parachute Tissue Anchor Versus a Threaded Double-Loaded Suture Anchor. 19TH Congress of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow (ESSSE), Rome, Italy, September 21-24, 2005.
  • Snyder J, Master D, Obopilwe E, Mazzocca AD, Chudik SC. Arthroscopic Double-Row Rotator Cuff Repair: A Comparison of Methods Using a Parachute Tissue Anchor Versus a Threaded Double-Loaded Suture Anchor. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 22-26, 2006.
  • Snyder J, Master D, Obopilwe E, Mazzocca AD, Chudik SC. Arthroscopic Double-Row Rotator Cuff Repair: A Comparison of Methods Using a Parachute Tissue Anchor Versus a Threaded Double-Loaded Suture Anchor. Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL, May 18-21, 2006.
  • Inter-Association Task Force Recommendations on Emergency Preparedness and Management of Sudden Cardiac Death in High School and College Athletic Programs: A Consensus Statement. Journal of Athletic Training, 2007; 42:143-158.
  • Chudik SC, Beasley LS, Potter HG, Rodeo SA, Wickiewicz TL, Warren RF. The Influence of Femoral Technique for Graft Placement on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using a Skeletally Immature Canine Model with a Rapidly Growing Physis. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, December 2007; Vol. 23, Issue 12, Pages 1309-1319, e-1.
  • Drew Warnick, MD; Jeremy Goodsitt, Mark Sartori, BS; Josh Snyder, MD; Robert M. Havey, BS; Pietro Tonino, MD; Steven Chudik, MD; Paul Weinhold, MD; Avinash G. Patwardhan, PhD. Altered Tibiofemoral Motion and ACL Strain During Knee Flexion Against Simulated Eccentric Quadriceps Forces. Loyola Medical Center Research Conference, Loyola University of Chicago, June 2008.
  • Drew Warnick, MD; Jeremy Goodsitt, Mark Sartori, BS; Josh Snyder, MD; Robert M. Havey, BS; Pietro Tonino, MD; Steven Chudik, MD; Paul Weinhold, MD; Avinash G. Patwardhan, PhD. Altered Tibiofemoral Motion and ACL Strain During Knee Flexion Against Simulated Eccentric Quadriceps Forces. Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Championsgate, Florida, April 2008.
  • Williams D, Chudik S C, McCasey C, Pinzur M. Successful Treatment of a Dislocating Posterior Tibial Tendon. Loyola University Chicago, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Journal, 2008; Vol. 27: 30-33.
  • Martin S, Evans D, Chudik S. Isolated Tear of the Annular Ligament in a 14-Year-Old Athlete: A Case Report. Loyola University Chicago, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Journal, 2008; Vol. 27: 69-71.
  • Nassos J, Chudik S. Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair with Biceps Tendon Augmentation. American Journal of Orthopaedics, 2009; 181-183.
  • Joseph A. Gil, Steven C. Chudik, MD, Robert Erck, PhD. Artificial Materials for Joint Resurfacing: A Tribological Study of Friction and Wear. Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine St. Albert’s Research Conference, November 20, 2009.
  • Robert Erck, PhD, Oyelayo Ajayi, Joseph A. Gil, Steven C. Chudik, MD. Reciprocating Friction and Wear Studies of Bovine Cartilage Sliding Against Cartilage, Polyurethane, Polyethylene and Cobalt-Chrome Alloy Discs. Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, May 16-20, 2010.
  • Neal Mugve, Steven C. Chudik, MD, Robert Erck, PhD. Joint Resurfacing with Osteochondral Replacement Plugs of Artificial Material: A Tribological Study of Friction and Wear. Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine St. Albert’s Research Conference, November 6, 2010.
  • Kevin Casey, Steven C. Chudik, MD. A National Survey of Youth Baseball Pitchers Regarding Pitching Exposure and Elbow and Shoulder Problems. Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine St. Albert’s Research Conference, November 6, 2010.
  • Joseph A. Gil, Robert Erck, PhD, Steven C. Chudik, MD. Reciprocating Friction and Wear Measurements of Bovine Cartilage Sliding Against Cartilage, Polyurethane, Polyethylene, and Cobalt-Chrome Alloy Discs. The 3rd Combined Meeting of JOSSM/AOSSM, Maui, HI, March 27-29, 2011.
  • David J. Suprenant, Steven C. Chudik, MD, Steven R. Nudo, MD. A Radiologic Assessment of the Safety of Low Anteromedial Portal Used to Arthroscopically Repair Anterior Osseouss Bankart Lesions. Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine St. Albert’s Research Conference, Chicago, October 28, 2013.
  • Daniel A. Marchwiany, Richard Lawley, MD, Steven C. Chudik, MD. Determining Safe and Reproducible Bony Entry Point, tunnel Trajectory and Distance from Physeal and Articular Cartilage While Performing All-Epiphyseal Physeal Sparing ACL Reconstructive Surgery. Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine St. Albert’s Research Conference, Chicago, October 28, 2013.
  • Gregory J. Barton, Steven C. Chudik, MD. Pre-Operative Video Education has a Positive Impact on Patients’ Arthroscopic Surgical Experiences but May Not Improve Satisfaction Scores. Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine St. Albert’s Research Conference, Chicago, October 28, 2013.
  • Brian T. Sleasman, Steven C. Chudik, MD. Biomechanical Study of Locking Versus Non-Locking Biocortical Screws in Plate Fixation of Midshaft Clavicle Fractures. Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine St. Albert’s Research Conference, Chicago, October 28, 2013.
  • Michael Ryan, Steven C. Chudik, MD. Determining Safe and Reproducible Bony Entry Point, Tunnel Trajectory and Distance from Physeal and Articular Cartilage While Drilling Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions of the Medial Femoral Condyle. Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine St. Albert’s Research Conference, Chicago, October 28, 2013.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Gregory Barton, Brittany Kaim-DeGreef, David Suprenant, Arthroscopic Glenoid Reconstruction (Bony Bankart). The 2014 annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 11-15, 2014.
  • Yang et. al. Risk-Prone Pitching Activities and Injuries in Youth Baseball: Findings from a National Sample. AM J Sports Med, 2014, 42:1456-1463, March 13, 2014.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Michael Ryan. Determining Safe and Reproducible Bony Entry Point, Tunnel Trajectory and Distance from Physeal and Articular Cartilage While Drilling Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesions of the Medial Femoral Condyle. Mimics Innovation Conference, Chicago, May 15, 2014.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Daniel A. Marchwiany. Determining Safe and Reproducible Bony Entry Point, Tunnel Trajectory, Distance from Physeal and Articular Cartilage for ACL Reconstructive Surgery. Mimics Innovation Conference, Chicago, May 15, 2014.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Christopher C. Larsen, Brian T. Sleasman. Assessment of Patient Outcomes After Midshaft Clavicle Fixation Procedures Performed with Either Two or Three Screws on Each Side of the Plate. Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine St. Albert’s Research Conference, Chicago, October 30, 2014.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Christopher G. Larsen, Brian T. Sleasman. A Biomechanical and Clinical Comparison of Midshaft Clavicle Fixation Performed with Either Two or Three Screws on Each Side of the Plate. American Society for Clinical Investigation and the Association of American Physicians, Chicago, April 24, 2015.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Aaron Baessler, MD, Neil Mugve, MD, Robert Erck, PhD, G. Carandang. Osteochondral Repair with Synthetic Plugs Increases the Coefficient off Friction and Damages
    the Opposing Cartilage Counterface. International Cartilage Repair Society Conference, Chicago, May 8, 2015.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Gregory J. Barton. Pre-Operative Video Education Has a Positive Impact on Patient Arthroscopic Surgical Experience But May Not Improve Satisfaction Scores. International Cartilage Repair Society Conference, Chicago, May 8, 2015.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Aaron Baessler, MD, Neil Mugve, MD, Robert Erck, PhD, G. Carandang. Osteochondral Repair with Synthetic Plugs Increases the Coefficient off Friction and Damages the Opposing Cartilage Counterface. International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Conference, Lyon, France, June 11, 2015.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Christopher G. Larsen, Brian T. Sleasman. A Biomechanical and Clinical Comparison of Midshaft Clavicle Fixation Performed with Either Two or Three Screws on Each Side of the Fracture. American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Conference, Orlando, July 9, 2015.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Christopher G. Larsen. A Biomechanical and Clinical Comparison of Midshaft Clavicle Fixation Performed with Either Two or Three Screws on Each Side of the Plate. Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine St. Albert’s Research Conference, Chicago, October 29, 2015.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Nabil Saeed. Morphologic Study of the Midshaft Clavicle. Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine St. Albert’s Research Conference, Chicago, October 29, 2015.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Kimberly A. Bartiosiak, MD, Joseph A. Gil, MD, Brittany Kaim-Degreef, Gregory J. Barton. Transhumeral Portal for Arthroscopic Glenohumeral Resurfacing Procedures: A Cadaveric Study of the Safety and Accuracy. Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine St. Albert’s Research Conference, Chicago, October 29, 2015.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Kimberly A. Bartiosiak, MD, Joseph A. Gil, MD, Brittany Kaim-Degreef, Gregory J. Barton. Transhumeral Portal for Arthroscopic Glenohumeral Resurfacing Procedures: A Cadaveric Study of the Safety and Accuracy. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2015; November 2.{Video release }.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Kimberly A. Bartiosiak, MD, Joseph A. Gil, MD, Brittany Kaim-Degreef, Gregory J. Barton. Transhumeral Portal for Arthroscopic Glenohumeral Resurfacing Procedures: A Cadaveric Study of the Safety and Accuracy. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2015; December, Vol. 31, Issue 11, pages 2207-2212.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Daniel A. Marchwiany. All-Epiphyseal ACL Reconstruction: A 3-D Modeling Study to Characterize a Safe and Reproducible Surgical Approach. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Conference, Orlando, March 4, 2016
  • Steven Chudik, MD, Daniel A. Marchwiany, Cody Lee. All-Epiphyseal Physeal-Sparing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructive Surgery. Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Conference, video presentation, Orlando, March 4, 2016.
  • Steven Chudik, MD, Michael Ryan, Cody Lee, Christopher G. Larsen. Extra-Articular Drilling of OCD Lesions of the Medial Femoral Condyle. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Conference, video presentation, Orlando. March 4, 2016.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Michael Ryan. Extra-Articular, Intra-Epiphyseal Drilling for Osteochondritis Dissecans of Knee: A Study of Three-Dimensional Modeling to Characterize a Safe and Reproducible Surgical Approach. Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Conference, Bonita Springs, Fla., April 13, 2016.
  • Chudik SC, Ryan MJ, Marchwiany DA, Larsen CG, Lee CS. Extra-Articular, Intra-Epiphyseal Drilling for Osteochondritis Dissecans of Knee: A Study of Three Dimensional Modeling to Characterize a Safe and Reproducible Surgical Approach poster presentation. International Pediatric Association Congress, Vancouver, Canada, August 17-22, 2016.
  • Chudik SC, Larsen CG, Ryan MJ, Lee CS. Extra-Articular Drilling of Osteochondritis Dissecans of Knee: Characterization of a Safe and Reproducible Surgical Approach poster presentation. International Cartilage Repair Society World Congress, Sorrento-Naples, Italy, September 24-27, 2016
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Christopher P. O’Hara, David J. Leishman, Micah J. Nieboer. Comparison of Round Suture and Suture Tape. Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine St. Albert’s Research Conference, November 3, 2016.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Michael R. Zindrick, MD, Christopher P. O’Hara, David J. Leishman, Micah J. Nieboer. Knot Security and Tensile Stiffness Properties of Suture Tape versus Conventional Round Suture. Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Medicine St. Albert’s Research Conference, November 3, 2016.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Michael R. Zindrick, MD, Christopher P. O’Hara, David J. Leishman, Micah J. Nieboer. Morphologic Study of the Midshaft Clavicle. Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine St. Albert’s Research Conference, November 3, 2016.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Samuel E. Klein, Richard J. Lawley, MD. Reverse Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Fixation: A Biomechanical Comparison Study of Tibial Cross-Pin and Femoral Interference Screw Fixation. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, 2017, March; Vol. 33, Number 3, pages 625-632.
  • Chudik SC, Larsen CG, Lee CS, O’Hara C., Gengenbacher K, Wolf J, Martin K. A Comprehensive Functional Capacity Evaluation for the Determination of Safe Return to Play Following ACL Reconstruction. Podium presentation for the Mid-America Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, Amelia Island, Fla., April 19-23, 2017.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Christopher G. Larsen, Brian T. Sleasman. A Biomechanical and Clinical Comparison of Midshaft Clavicle Plate Fixation: Are Two as Good as Three Screws on Each Side of the Fracture: Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. September 1, 2017; Volume 5, Issue 9, pages 1 to 7.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Jillian Bleck. Coracoacromial Arch Anatomy: Anatomic Cadaver Study for the Purposes of Identifying Alternate Solutions for End-Stage Rotator Cuff Arthropathy. Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine St. Albert’s Research Conference, November 2, 2017.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, James Wolf, Andrew Chen. A Comprehensive Functional Capacity Evaluation for the Evaluation for Safe Return to Activity Following Arthroscopic Bankart Repair for Traumatic Shoulder Instability. Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine St. Albert’s Research Conference, November 2, 2017.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Philip G. Ghobrial, Douglas A. Evans, MD. The Glenoid Vault: Anatomic Cadaver Study Exploring Alternative Solution for Glenoid Implant Survival in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Medicine St. Albert’s Research Conference, November 8, 2018.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Cody S. Lee, Christopher G. Larsen, Daniel S. Marchwiany. Extra-Articular, Intra-Epiphyseal Drilling for Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee: Characterization of a Safe and Reproducible Surgical Approach. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, {Accepted for publication, December 19, 2018.}
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, David J. Leishman. Suture Tape with Broad Full-Width Core vs. Traditional Round Suture with Round Core: A Mechanical Comparison. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, 2019, August, Vol. 35, Number 8, pages 2461-2466.
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD; Daniel A. Marchwiany, MD; Philip Ghobrial, Michael Ryan, MD; Cody Lee; Richard Lawley, MD. All-Epiphyseal-Sparing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery: A Study of Three-Dimensional Modeling to Characterize a Safe and Reproducible Surgical Approach. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery,{Accepted for publication April 9, 2020.)
  • Steven C. Chudik, MD, Philip G. Ghobrial. Non-Hardware Subchondral Transosseous Cerclage for Displaced Comminuted Patella Fracture Repair. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Case Connector, March 17, 2020, 10(1), e0206.
  • Partner, Hinsdale Orthopaedic Associates, Hinsdale, IL, 2002 to present.
  • Director, Orthopaedic Sports Performance Institute, Westmont, IL, 2007 to present.
  • Sports Medicine Director, Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital, LaGrange, IL, 2014 to present.
  • Steering Committee, Adventist Health Center for Advanced Joint Replacement, La Grange, IL , 2018 to present.
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Loyola University Medical Center, 2006 to present.
  • Research Associate, Argonne National Laboratory, 2006 to present.
  • Research Associate, Edward J. Hines VA Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Laboratory, Hines, IL, 2006 to present.
  • Founder, Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation (OTRF).
    Westmont, IL, 2007 to present.
  • Director, OTRF Athletic Training Residency Program. Westmont, IL, 2010 to present.
  • President, Orthopaedic Technologies, 2006 to present.
  • Reviewer, Journal of Arthroscopy and Related Research, 2004 to present.
  • Reviewer, American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2008 to present.
  • Reviewer, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
  • Team Physician, USA Swimming Sports Medicine and Science Network, High Performance Team. 2004 to present.
  • Team Physician, Lyons Township High School, 2002 to present.
  • Team Physician, Hinsdale South High School, 2004 to present.
  • Team Physician, Nazareth Academy High School, 2017 to present.
  • Team Physician, Fox Valley La Crosse Club, Aurora, IL, 2013 to present.
  • Team Physician, USA United Soccer Academy, Oakbrook, IL, 2014 to 2018.