Greater Chicago Area
A specialist in sports medicine, Aravind Athiviraham, MD, cares for patients with athletic and overuse injuries, as well as other injuries and diseases of the bones, joints, and muscles. He is skilled in minimally invasive and arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, elbow,knee and ankle. In addition, he has received advanced training in reconstructive procedures of the knee and shoulder. Dr. Athiviraham's research focuses on the use of virtual arthroscopic simulators in resident training. He was recently awarded a grant from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery for his work. His current research interest includes the role of orthobiologics to enhance tendon repair and ligament reconstruction, to optimize patient recovery from surgery and allow early return to sports activity. An active contributor to medical literature, Dr. Athiviraham has published numerous scientific articles and book chapters on cartilage restorative procedures of the knee and shoulder, as well as total knee arthroplasty. He has served as faculty at arthroscopic shoulder and knee courses organized by the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He is also a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. In addition, he has served as a team physician for several professional and college sports teams. Dr. Athiviraham is dedicated to the care of his patients and stays up-to-date on the latest techniques in sports medicine. He enjoys getting to know his patients and working with them to choose the best treatment option, by fostering a combined patient-physician decision making approach. Practice Locations The University of Chicago Medicine 5841 S. Maryland Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 University of Chicago Physicians at Matteson One Prairie Center 4749 Lincoln Mall Drive, Suite 500 Matteson, IL 60443 Year Started Practice 2012 Board Certification Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical Interests • Orthopaedic surgery • Sports medicine • Arthroscopic surgery • Knee ligament reconstruction, including anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction • Meniscus repair and transplantation • Rotator cuff repair • Shoulder instability surgery • Cartilage restorative procedures in the knee and shoulder • Biceps tendon pathology • Acromioclavicular joint separation • Elbow ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction • Ankle sprain or fractures • Total or unicompartmental knee arthroplasty
Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon Baylor Clinic, Methodist Hospital, St. Luke's, Ben Taub Specialization in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Shoulder and Knee Surgery