Romano Orthopaedic Center

Romano Orthopaedic Center Romano Orthopaedic Center (ROC) has been providing quality, timely, and compassionate Orthopaedic care for over 20 years. Call (708) 848-4662
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Serving the community for over 25 years. Dr. Victor “Rocky” Romano is proud and excited that his daughter, Dr. Maria McGann, has joined his practice. Born and raised in Oak Park/ River Forest, they both enjoy giving back to the community in which they grew up and where they continue to live. At Romano Orthopaedics Center (ROC), we are committed to treating everyone like family. ROC physicians like to give back to their local community and to the world. You may find them working as team physicians on the sidelines of Dominican University soccer and Fenwick High School football games. Romano and McGann have traveled to Honduras several times to volunteer their time and talents, providing orthopaedic care to those in need. Dr. Romano also volunteered in Haiti, immediately following their devastating earthquake. At ROC, we are excellent at what we do. We have the experience and the attention to detail to insure you are receiving Top Shelf Care.

-We offer same or next day appointments for patients with acute injuries.

-We promise to see, diagnose, and treat your injury in a timely manner.

-We are constantly striving to deliver best practices to all our patients.

-We offer innovative, state of the art treatment.

-We offer onsite physical therapy, which allows prescribing physicians closer supervision.

-Our number one priority is to return our patients to a high quality of life. At our hospitals, we work tirelessly to see and treat all hip fractures that come into the hospital within 24 hours. Studies show patients do better the quicker they get to surgery and get walking again. This is just one of the ways we put the patient first. Currently we are on staff at Elmhurst Hospital and Elmhurst Outpatient Surgery Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and West Suburban Medical Center.

Hip Weakness May Contribute to Knee Pain.
12/24/2025

Hip Weakness May Contribute to Knee Pain.

If you have knee pain or other knee problems, your physical therapist may pay close attention to your hips and the strength of your hip muscles. Why? Because your hip muscles, like the gluteus medius, control the position of your knees when you are walking, running, or jumping.

Happy Holidays! We wish you and your family a joyful holiday season!
12/22/2025

Happy Holidays! We wish you and your family a joyful holiday season!

12/17/2025

Proof that the ROC team has range 💃🕺

Same crew that keeps you moving…just off the clock
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Q&A: How sports-related concussions affect reaction times.
12/17/2025

Q&A: How sports-related concussions affect reaction times.

When playing sports, it's important to remember: Brains don't have seat belts. When rapid acceleration or deceleration of the brain inside the skull occurs with a blow to the head, a concussion happens, which in some cases can lead to lasting impacts on motor and cognitive skills needed to keep athl...

Shoulder Impingement Pain Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and a Review of Current Treatment Strategies.
12/15/2025

Shoulder Impingement Pain Syndrome: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and a Review of Current Treatment Strategies.

The shoulder is an intricate joint, capable of a wide range of movements for both daily activities and physical exercise. This intricate joint is susceptible to various injuries and conditions due to its design. Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS), also clinically recognized as subacromial impingeme...

The Missing Revision Burden.
12/10/2025

The Missing Revision Burden.

Rising volumes of primary hip and knee replacements, coupled with longer lifespans, have led to projections of revision surgeries becoming a significant cost and healthcare burden. However, techniques and technology have improved. The purpose of this study was to determine whether revision hip and k...

What You Should Know About the Forefoot.
12/08/2025

What You Should Know About the Forefoot.

You may be surprised to learn that your forefoot carries and balances nearly half of the body's total weight, and is designed to handle significant force and wear-and-tear.

Steroids for back pain: Why they can be effective.
12/01/2025

Steroids for back pain: Why they can be effective.

Steroids, also known as corticosteroids, are synthetic hormones that can help reduce swelling and inflammation in the body, which may help improve back pain.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!
11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

What to know about deltoid pain.
11/24/2025

What to know about deltoid pain.

The deltoid is a large muscle responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion. Pain in this area may be due to issues like overuse or injury.

What to know about knee stiffness.
11/17/2025

What to know about knee stiffness.

A stiff knee is a common complaint, especially among older adults and those who are very physically active. Knee stiffness can occur due to low flexibility or muscular imbalances in the legs, injury, or arthritis. The most suitable treatment for knee stiffness depends on the underlying cause.

Clinical results of reverse shoulder arthroplasty after failed arthroscopic rotator cuff repair compared to primary case...
11/14/2025

Clinical results of reverse shoulder arthroplasty after failed arthroscopic rotator cuff repair compared to primary cases: a case control study.

Although reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is a popular treatment, its efficacy in patients with failed rotator cuff repair (ARCR) remains unclear. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the clinical results of RSA for following failed ARCR. We hypothesized that RSA after failed ARCR would lead to im...

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7411 Lake Street, Suite 2110
River Forest, IL
60305

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Monday 7:15am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:15am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:15am - 6pm
Thursday 7:15am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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Serving the community for over 25 years. Dr. Victor “Rocky” Romano is proud and excited that his daughter, Dr. Maria McGann, has joined his practice.

Born and raised in Oak Park/ River Forest, they both enjoy giving back to the community in which they grew up and where they continue to live. At Romano Orthopaedics Center (ROC), we are committed to treating everyone like family. ROC physicians like to give back to their local community and to the world.

You may find them working as team physicians on the sidelines of Dominican University soccer and Fenwick High School football games.

Drs. Romano and McGann have traveled to Honduras several times to volunteer their time and talents, providing orthopaedic care to those in need. Dr. Romano also volunteered in Haiti, immediately following their devastating earthquake.