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Steven D.
Levin, M.D., M.B.A Assistant Clinical Professor Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Team Physician USA Rugby

Steven D. Levin, M.D. is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He is a Chicago specialist in arthroscopic surgical treatment of shoulder, knee injuries and ailments as well as shoulder arthroplasty for shoulder arthritis.

Dr. Levin was a swimmer and soccer player at New Trier East H.S. in Winnetka, Illinois where he graduated in 1975. He then went on to Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois where he also played soccer and graduated in 1979. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at SUNY Buffalo in 1993. He then did his Sports Medicine/Knee and Shoulder Surgery Fellowship at the prestigious Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation in Columbus, Georgia in 1994.

Dr. Levin has served as Assistant Team Physician for the Buffalo Bills, New York Mets, US Open Tennis Tournament, and currently serves as team Orthopaedic Surgeon for the USA National Rugby Team as well as the Chicago Lions Rugby Team. Dr. Levin is an avid handball player where he has competed at the National level and has won several tournaments. He serves as a consultant to the United States Handball Association, (USHA).

Dr. Levin won the 2007 James K. Stack, MD, Teacher of the Year Award, given to the best faculty orthopaedic surgery attending physician/teacher at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He also won the 2012 Neer Award given to the author of the best research paper at the American Shoulder and Elbow Society Annual Meeting. Dr. Levin has been noted as America’s Top Orthpaedists as well as Best Doctor’s of America 2007 and 2008.

Dr. Levin has given numerous national presentations on Knee and Shoulder topics. Dr. Levin is Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Levin has published numerous peer reviewed articles on various knee and shoulder topics such as ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff tears, shoulder and knee arthroscopy. He also serves as an article reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine, American Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Journal. Dr. Levin was recently appointed to the editorial board of the American Journal of Sports Medicine. Dr. Levin has a special interest in patients with complex shoulder issues including dislocation, rotator cuff, AC joint, biceps tendon and arthritis. He has a high volume practice in shoulder replacement and reverse arthroplasty surgery. He also concentrates on ACL, meniscus, and cartilage restoration surgery.

PERSONAL DATA

Current Positions

Orthopaedic Surgeon
NorthShore University HealthSystem

Assistant Clinical Professor
Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Work Address

NorthShore University HealthSystem
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
9650 Gross Point Road
Suite 2900
Skokie, Illinois 60076

Work: (86-ORTHO)
Fax: (224) 251-2905
Cell:
Email: [javascript protected email address]
Website: stevendlevinmd.com

Citizenship

United States of America

EDUCATION

High School

New Trier East H.S.
Winnetka, Illinois

1975

Undergraduate

Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
B.A. Honors Philosophy
Minor Biology

1975-1979

Graduate

Chicago Medical School
North Chicago, Illinois
M.D

1981-1985

 

Chicago Booth
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Chicago, Illinois
MBA

April 2018

POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION

Internship

Michael Reese Hospital/University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
General Surgery post-graduate year I

1985-1986

 

St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospital
New York City, New York
General Surgery post-graduate year II

1986-1987

Clinical Fellowship

Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma
Catholic Medical Center
Queens, New York

1987-1988

Orthopaedic
Research / Trauma Fellowship

Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma
Boston University Medical Center
Boston City Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts

1988-1989

Residency

State University of New York at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

1989-1993

Fellowship

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
Jack C. Hughston, MD
Fellowship in Shoulder Surgery,
George M. McCluskey, III, MD
The Hughston Clinic, P.C.
Columbus, Georgia

1993-1994

Additional Education

American Orthopaedic Association
Northwestern University
Kellogg School of Management
Leadership Program
Evanston, Illinois

2003

 

Kellogg Management Institute Certificate
Northwestern University
Kellogg School of Management
Evanston, Illinois

2004

MEDICAL LICENSURE

New York

1986

Massachusetts

1987

Georgia

1993

Illinois

1985,
1994-current

CERTIFICATION

NBME Part I

1985

NBME Part II

1986

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
Part I written

1993

Part II oral

1996

ABOS Board Certified

1996

ABOS re-certified
valid through December 31, 2016

2006

ABOS re-certified
valid through December 31, 2026

2017

Sub-specialty certification Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
valid through December 31, 2026

2014

Certified Level 2 Immediate Care in Rugby
Accredited Medic

July 2015

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

Instructor, Gross Anatomy
Chicago Medical School
North Chicago, Illinois

1982

Assistant Clinical Instructor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Boston University Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts

1988-1989

Assistant Clinical Instructor, Orthopaedic Surgery
State University of New York at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York

1989-1993

Assistant Clinical Instructor
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Tulane University Medical School
New Orleans, Louisiana

1993-1994

Assistant Professor Orthopaedic Surgery
Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois

2002-2009

Assistant Clinical Professor Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois

2009-present

HOSPITAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS

Chief resident
Buffalo Children’s Hospital, Buffalo, New York

1992

Chief resident
Erie Count Medical Center, Buffalo, New York

1993

Chief resident
Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, New York

1993

Chief resident
Veterans Administration Hospital, Buffalo, New York

1993

Fellow Sports Medicine/Shoulder Surgery
Hughston Clinic, Columbus, Georgia

1993-1994

Alexian Brothers Medical Center
Elk Grove, Illinois

1994-2002

St. Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, Illinois

1994-2002

Golf Surgical Center
Park Ridge, Illinois

1999-2002

NorthShore University HealthSystem
Evanston Hospital
Evanston, Illinois

2002-present

Glenbrook Hospital
Glenview, Illinois

Highland Park Hospital
Highland Park, Illinois

Skokie Hospital
Skokie, Illinois

River North Sameday Surgery Center
Chicago, Illinois

2007-present

ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS

Division Head, Sports Medicine
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare

2002-2005

COMMITTEE SERVICE

University Organizations

Resident Selection Committee
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

2004-2007

Hospital Organizations

Business Committee
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare

2003

Chairman, Orthopaedic Surgery Division
Performance Improvement Committee
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare

2004-2006

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Chairman Search Committee
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare

2004-2006

Professional Organizations

Arthroscopy Association of North America
Research Committee

2007

American Orthopaedic Society Sports Medicine
Self-Assessment Committee Reviewer

2018-2019

Self-Assessment Committee Question Writer

2019-2021

American Shoulder and Elbow Society
Innovation and Strategic Planning Committee

August 2020-present

AWARDS, HONORS, AND DISTINCTIONS

Dean’s List, Northwestern University

1975-1979

Levin SD, Terry GC.
DePuy Sports Medicine Research Grant
Columbus, Georgia

1993

Resident’s Award Scholarship
Associate Master Instructors
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Rosemont, Illinois

1996

James K. Stack, M.D. Teaching Award
Teacher of the Year
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Chicago, Illinois

2007

Consumer’s Research Council of America
America’s Top Orthopaedists

Sports Medicine Shoulder and Knee Surgery

2008, 2011

Best Doctors of America

2007, 2008

Charles S. Neer, II, MD Award
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Open Meeting
San Francisco, California
Cerebral Oxygenation in the Beach Chair Position: The Effect of General Anesthesia Compared to Regional Anesthesia

2012

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – Fellow
  • American Heart Association – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • American Shoulder and Elbow Society - Candidate Member
  • Hughston Sports Medicine Society – Active Member
  • Chicago Medical Society
  • Illinois State Medical Society
  • Illinois Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • United States Handball Association

EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

  • Levin SD, Wasilewski S & Yablon IG. First Annual Problem Fractures and New Frontiers in Orthopaedic Surgery. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts. October, 1998.
  • Levin SD, Colucci MA, Gillespie R, Brody AS & Asirwatham JS. Correlation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Histopathology in Direct Blunt Trauma to the Canine Femoral Condyle: An Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear – Assimilated Model.
    • The American Orthopaedic Association 26th Annual Resident’s Conference, Seattle, Washington. March 17-20, 1993.
    • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 61st Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana. February 1994.
    • Resident’s and Fellow’s Arthroscopy Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona. January 1993.
  • McCluskey GM III & Levin SD. Shoulder Prosthetic Replacement for Primary Osteoarthritis Section on Orthopaedic and Traumatic Surgery. Southern Medical Association’s 88th Annual Scientific Assembly, Orlando, Florida. November 1994.
  • McCluskey GM III & Levin SD. Prosthetic Replacement for Degenerative Lesions of the Shoulder. Hughston Sports Medicine Scientific Day. Hughston Sports Medicine Clinic, Columbus, Georgia. June 1994.
  • Levin SD, Makhsous M, Zhang LQ, Lin F, Hogfors C & Nuber GW. Passive Restraining Forces by the Glenohumeral Capsuloligaments. International Shoulder Group Meeting, Newcastle, England. August 2000.
  • Levin SD, A Retrospective Review of ACL and Meniscal Allograft Transplantation in the Early Degenerative Knee.
    • Allografts in Orthopaedic Surgery, The Illinois Orthopaedic Society Meeting, Champaign, Illinois. April 6, 2001.
    • The Hughston Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Columbus, Georgia. June 6-9, 2001.
  • Levin SD, Zhang LQ, Makhsous M, Lin AF, Koh JL & Nuber GW. Biomechanical Analysis of Partial Rotator Cuff Tear and its Surgical Repair. The American Shoulder and Elbow Society Closed Meeting, Denver, Colorado. October 2001.
  • Levin SD, Allograft ACL/Meniscus Transplantation in Patients with Prior Meniscectomy, ACL Deficiency, and Early Degenerative Arthritis [E-Poster]. International Society for Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Meeting, Auckland, New Zealand. March 2003.
  • Flores S, Zhang LQ, Levin SD, Nuber G, Biomechanical Analysis of Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, San Diego, California. February, 2007.
  • Khan N, Levin SD, Domont ZB, Wu YN, Ren Y, Zhang, LQ. Biomechanical Effects of Arthroscopic Portal Placement Through the Subscapularis Tendon. Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Senior Thesis Day Paper. May 2009.
  • Levin SD, Wellman D, Zhang LQ. Biomechanical Analysis of Soft Tissue and Bony Biceps Tenodesis in Relation to the Native Biceps Tendon in a Cadaver Model. Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Senior Thesis Day Paper. May 2010.
  • Levin SD, Murphy G, Koh J. Cerebral Oxygenation in the Beach Chair Position: The Effect of General Anesthesia Compared to Regional Anesthesia. Winner of the Charles S. Neer, II, MD Award in recognition of outstanding research in the field of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California. February 2012.
  • Levin SD, Murphy G, Koh J. Cerebral Oxygenation in the Beach Chair Position: The Effect of General Anesthesia Compared to Regional Anesthesia. Winner of the Charles S. Neer, II, MD Award in recognition of outstanding research in the field of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. American Shoulder and Elbow Society Open Meeting Specialty Day, San Francisco, California. February 2012.
  • Koh, J, Levin SD, Murphy G, Chebab E. Cerebral Oxygenation in the Beach Chair Position: A Prospective Study on the Effect of General Anesthesia Compared to Regional Anesthesia and Sedation. 8th Biennial AAOS/ASES Shoulder and Elbow: Current Techniques and Controversies, Boca Raton, Florida. May 2012
  • Bergin, M & Levin SD. Repair of Large and Massive Rotator Cuff Tears with Allograft Augmentation: Early Outcome and Algorithm for Treatment, OREF/ORS Midwest Region Resident Research Symposium, June 2012.
  • Levin SD Treating Common Shoulder Injuries. Faculty Member/Lecturer. 2016 Illinois Athletic Trainers Association State Meeting and Clinical Symposium. November 13, 2016 Lisle, Illinois
  • Levin, SD. Common Shoulder Ailments. Joint Care for an Active Lifestyle. Chicago Botanical Gardens. June 9, 2018.
  • Levin, SD, Athletico University Lecture, Current Concepts in ACL Surgery, October 17, 2018.
  • Levin, SD, University of Chicago Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds Lecture, Current Concepts in ACL Surgery, September 3, 2019.
  • Levin, SD, NorthShore University HealthSystem Physical Therapy Grand Rounds Lecture, Current Concepts in ACL Surgery, September 19, 2019
  • Levin, SD , NorthShore Orthopaedic & Spine Institute Current Issues in Sports Medicine, Lecture – Traumatic Injuries in Rugby. “Pearls from the Pros” Workshop, Evaluation of Acute Knee Injuries.
  • Levin, SD, University of Chicago Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds Lecture, Traumatic Injuries in Rugby

UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Resident Rotation PGY3 Northwestern University Feinberg School
of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery Department

2003-2009

Orthopaedic Surgery Research Resident Supervision Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Department

2003-2009

Orthopaedic Surgery and Clinical Shadowing Physical Therapists and Medical Students Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

2003-2009

Sports Medicine Conference Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Department

2002-2009

Chairman’s Conference Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Department

2002-2009

Created and developed Arthroscopy/MRI Correlations Conference NorthShore University HealthSystem Northwestern University Orthopaedic Surgery Department

2005-2009

Paper Review: Senior Thesis Day Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Saltzman MD, Nuber GW, Gryzlo SM, Marecek GS, Koh JL. Efficacy of Surgical Prep Solutions in Shoulder Surgery.

May 2008

Paper Review: Senior Thesis Day Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pathology, Biomedical Engineering Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago NorthShore University HealthSystem Kodali P, Qiu H, Chung E, Yang S, Schwartz D, Hwong J, Ko DH, Ren Y, Laskin W, Zhang LQ, Koh J, Ameer, G. In Vivo Evaluation of a Novel Citric-Acid Based Implant for Osteochondral Defects.

May 2009

Arthroscopy/MRI Correlations Conference NorthShore University HealthSystem University of Chicago Orthopaedic Department

2009-present

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Resident Rotation PGY 5 University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Department

2009-2013

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Conference University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Department

2009-2013

TEACHING EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL COURSES

Rosemont, Illinois

Hemiarthroplasty and Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Fractures and Arthritis of the Shoulder Aspen Total Joint Arthroplasty Course Aspen, Colorado

March 1994

Associate Master Instructor Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy Course Arthroscopy Association of North America Rosemont, Illinois

February 1996

Strategic Approaches to Shoulder Instability, Fractures, and Reconstruction American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

April 1996

Primary Shoulder Replacement and Shoulder Replacement in Trauma Cuff Arthropathy, and Rehabilitation of the Shoulder Consortium for Osteopathic Graduate Medical Education and Training (COGMET) East Lansing, Michigan

November 1996

Meniscal Allograft Transplantation American Society of Orthopaedic Physician’s Assistants 22nd Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota

July 1996

Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy Course, Faculty American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Rosemont, Illinois

July 1997

6th Annual Total Team Approach to Sports Medicine Seminar Moderator, Healthsouth 2000 Poplar Creek, Illinois

February 2000

Shoulder Review and Update, Faculty
Orthopaedic Learning Center
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Rosemont, Illinois
Classification of Proximal Humerus, Clavicle, and Scapula Fractures Issues
in Shoulder Arthroplasty for Arthritis: Cement vs. Press Fit

November 2001

Open and Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Course, Lab Instructor Orthopaedic Learning Center American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, Illinois

November 2001

Shoulder Review and Update, Faculty
Orthopaedic Learning Center
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Rosemont, Illinois.
Massive Rotator Cuff Repairs: Techniques and Tendon Transfer.

July 2002

Advanced Arthroscopic and Open Shoulder Surgery Course Lab Instructor Orthopaedic Learning Center American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Rosemont, Illinois

July 2002

Applied Orthopaedic Anatomy of the Knee, Faculty Department of Gross Anatomy Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, Illinois

Fall Semester 2003

The Shoulder: Advanced Management Options from Open and Arthroscopic, Faculty Orthopaedic Learning Center American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, Illinois
Lecture – Open Rotator Cuff Repairs

July 2004

Current Open and Arthroscopic Techniques in Shoulder Surgery, Faculty Orthopaedic Learning Center American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Shoulder and Elbow Society Rosemont, Illinois.

April 2005

Open and Arthroscopic Techniques in Shoulder Surgery, Faculty American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Shoulder and Elbow Society Rosemont, Illinois

April 2007

Knee Ligament Course, Associate Master Instructor Arthroscopy Association of North America Rosemont, Illinois

March 2009

Shoulder Instability in Rugby Players, Panel Member USA Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium Las Vegas, Nevada

February 2011

Advanced Surgical Management of Complex Shoulder Instability Arthroscopic Management of Internal Impingement, Lecturer Open Instability Repair Bristow and/or Latarjet, Lab Leader American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Shoulder and Elbow Society Rosemont, Illinois

July 2011

Live Surgical Repair of Labrum Section on Rotator Cuff and Shoulder, Panel Member USA Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium Las Vegas, NV

February 2013

New Horizons: Advances in Knee Ligament Focus Master Instructor Arthroscopy Association of North America Rosemont, IL

June 2013

Current Issues in Sports Medicine Special Populations, Pediatric ACL Injuries and Treatment, Faculty Chicago Bears Halas Hall Lake Forest, IL

August 2015

Superior Capsular Repair, Lecture and Cadaver Lab Demonstration Medwest Guest Lecturer Chicago, IL

August 2015

Current Issues in Sports Medicine Superior Capsular Reconstruction: A Unique Approach to Massive Rotator Cuff Tears in the Active Patient NorthShore University Health System Chicago Bears Halas Hall Lake Forest, IL

May 2016

Arthrex Sports Medicine Fellows Forum Academic Faculty Naples, FL

June 2-3, 2016

Arthrex Vail Masters Shoulder Arthroplasty Course Master Faculty Member, Lecturer, Lab Instructor TSA Planning – TSA Indications and Contraindications rTSA – rTSA Indications and Contraindications Arthrex Medical Education Center Vail, CO

January 30, 2017

Arthrex Sports Medicine Fellows Forum
Cadaver Arthroscopy Lab Instructor

May 17-18, 2018

ARTICLE REVIEWER

American Journal of Sports Medicine

1997-2007

American Journal of Sports Medicine/American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine 2019 Jack Hughston Award Jury Member

2019-2020

The American Journal of Sports Medicine Principal Reviewer

2007-present

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

2010 – present

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine

January 2016-present

American Journal of Sports Medicine Editorial Board

August 2020-present

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

  • Schraut WH, Rosemurgy AS & Riddell RM. Prolongation of Intestinal Allograft Survival Without Immunosuppressive Drug Therapy. Transplantation of Small Bowel Allografts. Journal of Surgical Research, 34(6):597-607, 1983. Research Assistant, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago 1980.
  • Levin SD, Wasilewski S & Yablon IG. The role of nonoperative treatment of ankle fractures Orthopaedics Today, February/March 1989.
  • Levin SD. Common Knee Injuries in the Handball Player – Part I. Handball Magazine, December 1991.
  • Levin SD, Colucci MA, Gillespie R, Brody AS & Asirwatham JS. Correlation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Histopathology in Direct Blunt Trauma to the Canine Femoral Condyle: An Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear -Assimilated Model, American Journal of Knee Surgery, VII(2), 87-94, 1993.
  • Miranda L, McCluskey GM III & Levin SD. Surgical Results of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Primary Arthritis. Hughston Sports Medicine Scientific Bulletin, Volume I, November 2000.
  • Yang S, Park MS, Flores S, Levin SD, Makhsous M, Lin, F, Koh JL, Nuber G, Zhang LQ. Biomechanical Analysis of Bursal-Sided Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Volume 18, Issue 3, pages 331-502 , May-June 2009.
  • Wellman DS, McCoy BW, Levin SD, Knight BP. Shoulder Arthroscopy in Patients with a Cardiac Pacemaker or Defibrillator: A Case Report and Discussion of Perioperative Management. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, December 2010, Vol. 19, Issue 8, Pages 1204-1209.
  • Khan N, Levin SD, Domont ZB, Wu YN, Ren Y, Zhang LQ. Strain Effects of Placing an Arthroscopic Portal through the Subscapularis Tendon. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, January 2011, Vol. 20, Issue 1, Pages 33-38.
  • Levin SD, Wellman DS, Liu C, Li Y, Ren Y, Shah NA, Zhang LG, Biomechanical Strain Characteristics of Soft Tissue Biceps Tenodesis and Bony Tenodesis,Journal of Orthopaedic Science, Volume 18, Issue 5, September 2013, pages 699-704
  • Koh JL, Levin SD, Chehab EL, Murphy GS, Neer Award 2012: Cerebral Oxygenation in the Beach Chair Position: AProspective Study on the Effect of General Anesthesia Compared with Regional Anesthesia and Sedation, Journal of Shoulder Elbow Surgery, 2013 Oct 22 (12), 1325-1331.
  • Levin, SD, Chicago Blaze Newsletter, Section on Sports Medicine, The Rugby Scrum Cap Summer 2018
  • Levin, SD, Chicago Blaze Newsletter, Section on Sports Medicine, ACL Prevention, Fall 2018

CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS

  • Regional Anesthesia in Shoulder Arthroplasty Patients: Bupivacaine vs. Bupivacaine and Exparel
  • Shoulder Instability Trial Arthroscopic Stabilization Benefits Compared with Latarjet Procedure Evaluation (STABLE-2)
  • Shoulder Arthroplasty Committee (Arthrex) Arthoplasty studies
  • Levin SD, Shi L, He TC, Somogyi J, Gautam M, Koh J, Zhan LQ. Rotator Cuff Allograft Augmentation vs. Bridging in a Rat Model: Biomechanical and Histological Analysis.

ABSTRACTS

  • Levin SD, Simon MA. Chronic Hematogenous Pyogenic Osteomyelitis of the Appendicular Skeleton. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine 1985
  • Levin SD, Colucci MA, Gillespie R, Brody AS, Asirwatham JS. Correlation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Histopathology in Direct Blunt Trauma to the Canine Femoral Condyle: An Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear -Assimilated Model. Orthopaedic Transactions, March 1993.

BOOK CHAPTERS

  • McCluskey III GM, Levin SD. Chapter 41 – Imaging of the Shoulder. Editor, Baker Jr. CL. The Hughston Clinic Sports Medicine Book, Williams and Wilkins, 1995.
  • Levin SD, Shah, N, Orthopaedic Considerations of Bioterrorism, Toxico- terrorism: Emergency Response and Clinical Approach to Chemical, Biological and Radiological Agents, Editors – Leiken, LB and McFee, R, McGraw-Hill, 2007.
  • Levin SD. The Stiff Shoulder in A Systematic Approach to Shoulder Rehabilitation, Section I, Chapter 6. Editors: Bryce W Gaunt, PT, SCS and George M. Mccluskey, III, MD, HPRC 2012.

AUDIOVISUAL PRESENTATIONS

  • McCluskey GM III, Jeaggars F, Levin SD. Hemiarthroplasty and Total Shoulder Arthroplasty – Sawbones Technique [Instructional Video]. Presented at: The Aspen Total Joint Arthroplasty Course, Shoulder Section, Aspen, Colorado. March 1994.
  • Levin SD, Lazarus ML. Arthroscopy/MRI Correlations Case Studies: Posterior Labral Tear. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Website: Orthopaedic Knowledge Online 2009; 7(1): http://www5.aaos.org/oko/description.cfm?topic=SPO034 Accessed January 26, 2009.
  • Levin SD, Lazarus ML. Arthroscopy/MRI Correlations Case Studies: Bony Bankart Lesion with Extensive Labral Tear. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Website: Orthopaedic Knowledge Online 2009; 7 (2). http://www5.aaos.org/oko/description.cfm?topic=SPO035. Accessed February 23, 2009
  • Levin SD, Lazarus ML. Arthroscopy/MRI Correlations Case Studies: Rotator Cuff Tear. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Website: Orthopaedic Knowledge Online 2009;7(3): http://www5.aaos.org/oko/description.cfm?topic=SPO036. Accessed March 30, 2009
  • Levin SD, Lazarus ML. Shoulder MRI/Arthroscopy Correlations Case 4: Paralabral Cyst Associated With Posterior Labral Tear. Orthopaedic Knowledge Online 2009;7(4): http://www5.aaos.org/oko/description.cfm?topic=SPO037. Accessed May 14, 2009.
  • Levin SD. G9MD Website. Video; Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Reinforcement through Hybrid Mini-open Approach Using Connexa Reconstructive Tissue Matrix. July 2011.

FINANCIAL GRANTS

  • Levin SD, Terry GC. DePuy Sports Medicine Research Grant 1993. Columbus, Georgia.
  • Levin SD, Ameer G & Kang Y. A composite cell construct for cartilage repair. Arthroscopy Association of North America Research Grant. March 2005.
  • Levin SD, Medwest educational research grant for small animal research University of Chicago, Rotator Cuff Allograft Augmentation vs. Bridging in a Rat Model: Biomechanics and Histology 2015.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

The Shoulder: Open and Arthroscopic Techniques
Rosemont, Illinois

May 2003

71st Annual Meeting - American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
Rosemont, Illinois

March 2004

The Shoulder: Advanced Management Options from Open and
Arthroscopic
Rosemont, Illinois

July 2004

Anatomy – Imaging Examination
Upper Extremity Examination
Adult Reconstructive Surgery of the Hip and Knee Examination
Sports Medicine Examination
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgery Department
Chicago, IL

January 2005

72nd Annual Meeting – American Association Orthopaedic Surgery
Washington, District of Columbia

February 2005

American Association Orthopaedic Surgery
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Open Arthroscopic Techniques in Shoulder Surgery
Rosemont, Illinois

April 2005

Metcalf Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Course
Sun Valley, Idaho

February 2006

73rd Annual Meeting - American Association Orthopaedic Surgery
Chicago, Illinois

March 2006

American Association Orthopaedic Surgery
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
The Shoulder: An Arthroscopic Odyssey
Moderator: Rotator Cuff Section
Rosemont, Illinois

July 2006

American Association Orthopaedic Surgery
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
Open and Arthroscopic Techniques in Shoulder Surgery
Guest Speaker/Faculty
Orthopaedic Learning Center
Rosemont, Illinois

January 17-18, 2008

75th Annual Meeting - American Association Orthopaedic Surgery
San Francisco, California

March 2008

76th Annual Meeting – American Association Orthopaedic Surgery
Las Vegas, Nevada

March 2009

Knee Ligament Live Surgery – TLS Day
Annecy, France

September 2009

1st Annual Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada

Spring 2010

Tornier Masters Shoulder Course
Chicago, Illinois

September 2010

2nd Annual Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada

February 2011

FH Orthopaedics Arrow Universal Shoulder Prosthesis Cadaver Course
Paris, France

June 2011

Synthes Epoca Total Shoulder Arthroplasty and Fracture Stem Course
Faculty Member
Detroit, Michigan

September 2011

80thAnnual Meeting – American Association Orthopaedic Surgery
San Francisco, California

February 2012

USA Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada

February 2013

82nd Annual Meeting – American Association Orthopaedic Surgery
New Orleans, Louisianna

March 2014

USA Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada

February 2014

USA Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada

February 2015

Arthrex Orthopaedic Technology & Innovation Forum
Scientific Advisory Group
Naples, FL

April 2015

Immediate Care in Rugby Level 2
Rosemont, IL

July 2015

Current Issues in Sports Medicine Special Populations
Pediatric ACL Injuries and Treatment, Faculty
NorthShore University HealthSystem
Chicago Bears Halas Hall
Lake Forest, IL

August 9, 2015

USA Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium Las Vegas, Nevada

March 3-4, 2016

Arthrex Orthopaedic Technology & Innovation Forum
Scientific Advisory Group
Naples, FL

April 2016

Current Issues in Sports Medicine
Superior Capsular Reconstruction: A Unique Approach
to Massive Rotator Cuff Tears in the Active Patient
NorthShore University Health System
Chicago Bears Halas Hall
Lake Forest, IL

May 7, 2016

USA Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium
Immediate Care in Rugby Level 2 – Certified
Las Vegas, Nevada

February 26-March 2, 2019

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS/
AMERICAN SHOULDER AND ELBOW SOCIETY

AAOS Annual Meeting
Las Vegas, Nevada

March 2009

American Shoulder and Elbow Society Specialty Day

AAOS/ASES Advanced Surgical Management of Complex Shoulder Instability – Instructional Course

AAOS Annual Meeting
San Francisco, California

February 2012

American Shoulder and Elbow Society Specialty Day

8th Biennial AAOS/ASES Shoulder and Elbow: Current Techniques and Controversies
Miami, Florida

May 2012

Annual Meeting
New Orleans, Louisiana
AAOS/AOSSM Specialty Da

March 2014

ASES 2018 Open Symposium
Chicago, Illinois

October 2018

AAOS Annual Meeting
Las Vegas, Nevada

March 2019

American Shoulder and Elbow Society Specialty Day

ASES Closed Meeting
New York, NY

October 2019

AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC SOCIETY FOR SPORTS MEDICINE (AOSSM)

Annual Meeting
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

June 1994

Annual Meeting
Keystone, Colorado

June 2001

Annual Meeting

  • PCL Injuries: Isolated and Combined
  • Complex ACL Deficiency
  • Reading Literature to Change Your Clinical Practice
  • Research Workshop
San Diego, California

July 2003

Annual Meeting

  • Biomechanics and Pathophysiology of Shoulder Injuries
  • Controversies in ACL Surgery
  • Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury of the Elbow
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

June 2004

Annual Meeting
Current Concepts in Elbow Arthroscopy
Baltimore, Maryland

July 2012

Annual Meeting
Chicago, Illinois

July 2013

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
American Association Orthopaedic Society
Comprehensive Sports Medicine Review Course
Chicago, Illinois

August 2013

Annual Meeting
Seattle, WA

July 2014

Med Pub Reviewers Workshop
Seattle, WA

July 10, 2014

Arthroscopy Association of North America
Spring Meeting

April, 2018

PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING

United States Handball Association, Orthopaedic Consultant

1997-present

Arthrex Corporation, Faculty Consultant

2015-present

Arthrex Shoulder Arthroplasty Scientific Advisory Group

2015-present

INSPE Associates Inc., Professional Medical Case Reviewer

2003-present

SPORTS PHYSICIAN

Assistant Resident Physician
New York Mets
Major League Baseball
New York, New York

1986

Assistant Resident Physician
U.S. Open Tennis Championships
New York, New York

1986

On call physician
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
New York, New York

1986

Assistant Resident Physician
Men’s Hockey Team
Men’s Basketball Team
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts

1988 – 1989

Orthopaedic Consultant
United States Handball Association National Championships

1989 – Present

Assistant Resident Physician
Buffalo Bills
National Football League

1993

Assistant Team Physician
Division II Football
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Georgia

1993

Team Physician
Boys and Girls Athletics
Lake Park High School
Roselle, Illinois

1995 – 1998

Team Physician
Division III Football
Benedictine University
Lisle, Illinois

1995 – 2001

Head Team Physician
Chicago Lions Rugby Football Club
Chicago, Illinois

1999 – Present

Head Team Physician
Chicago Steel Junior-A Hockey Team
Chicago, Illinois

2001 – 2004

Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team

2002 – Present

Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team
USA vs. Canada
Chicago, Illinois

July 2002

Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team
Churchill Cup
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

June 2004

Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team
Churchill Cup
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

June 2005

Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team
North American 4’s

June 2007

Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team
USA Eagles vs. Munster, Ireland
Toyota Park
Bridgeview, Illinois

August 26, 2007

Head Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team
World Cup
France

September 2007

USA Eagles vs. England
Stade Felix Bollaert
Lens, France

September 8, 2007

USA Eagles vs. Tonga
Stade De La Mosson
Montpellier, France

September 12, 2007

Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team
Churchill Cup
Toyota Park
Bridgeview, Illinois

June 2008

Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team
North American 4’s
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

July 2008

Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team
USA Eagles vs. Wales RFC
Toyota Park
Bridgeview, IL

June 2009

Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team
Argentina Tour
USA, Tonga, Canada and Argentina
Cordoba, Argentina, South America

October 2010

Assistant Team Orthopaedic Surgeon
MLS Soccer Chicago Fire

2012-2015

Team Orthopaedic Surgeon
MLS Soccer
Chicago Fire vs. Seattle Sounders FC
Toyota Park
Bridgeview, Illinois

April 28, 2012

Team Physician/Orthopaedic Surgeon
United States National Rugby Team
USA vs. Canada
Kingston, Ontario Canada

June 2012

Team Orthopaedic Surgeon
MLS Soccer
Chicago Fire vs. Columbus Crew
Toyota Park
Bridgeview, Illinois

June 2012

Team Orthopaedic Surgeon
English Premiership Tour
Aston Villa Football Club vs. Chicago Fire
Toyota Park
Bridgeview, Illinois

July 2012

Head Team Physician
USA National Rugby Team
IRB International Rugby Series
USA vs. Russia
USA vs. Tonga
Colwyn Bay, Wales

November 2012

Head Team Physician
USA National Rugby Team
Pacific Nations Cup
USA vs. Fiji, Nagoya, Japan
USA vs. Japan, Tokyo, Japan

June 2013

Sports Medicine Physician
2013 Nielsen USTA Pro Tennis Championship
Winnetka, Illinois

July 2013

Head Team Physician
USA Eagles National Rugby Team 2015 World Cup Qualifier USA vs.
Uruguay Montevideo, Uruguay

March 2014

Head Team Physician
USA Rugby Eagles vs. New Zealand All Blacks
Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

November 2014

Head Team Physician
USA National Rugby Team
Spring Tour
Miami, Florida

April 2015

Head Team Physician
USA National Rugby Team
USA Eagles vs Australia Wallabies
Soldier Field
Chicago, Illinois

September 2015

Sports Medicine Head Physician
PSA/Chi 2018-2019 Squash World Championships
The Great Hall, Union Station
Chicago, Illinois

February 23-March 2, 2019

HANDBALL

Intercollegiate National Handball Championships
Lake Forest, Illinois

1978

Massachusetts State Handball Championships
Boston, Massachusetts

1989

United States Handball Association National Championships
Palatine, Illinois

1989

Canadian-American Handball Championships
Buffalo, New York

1989

Boston Open Handball Championships
Boston, Massachusetts

1989, 1991

United States Handball Association National Championships
Atlanta, Georgia

1990

YMCA National Championships
Des Plaines, Illinois

1996

Tournament Champions
Chicago Handball Metropolitan League Championships
Bloomingdale, Illinois

1997, 1998

New York Athletic Club Pro-Stop Championship
New York, New York

1996-2000

Rainbow Beach 3-Wall Handball Championships
Chicago, Illinois

2000 – 2002

B-Doubles Champions
La Grange 3-Wall Handball Championships
La Grange, Illinois

2002

National 3-Wall Handball Championships
Maumee, Ohio

2002

Doubles Champions
La Grange 3-Wall Handball Championships
La Grange, Illinois

2003

Tournament Champions
Chicago Handball Metropolitan League Championships
Evanston, Illinois

2003 – 2005

Chicago Handball Metropolitan League
Evanston Team

2003 – Present

La Grange 3- Wall Handball Championships
La Grange, Illinois

2009

Lattof YMCA Holiday Doubles Handball Tournament

December 2019

LaGrange 3 Wall Handball Social Distant Tournament

July 2020

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