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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.
-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.
04/20/2026
The Effect of Hip Arthroplasty on Gait Function: Comparison of Ceramic On Ceramic Hip Resurfacing, Metal On Metal Hip Resurfacing, and Total Hip Arthroplasty.
Ceramic-on-ceramic hip resurfacing arthroplasty (CoC-HRA) has been developed to eliminate metal ion concerns which have been associated with metal-on-metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty (MoM-HRA) while maintaining similar functionality. The aim of the study was to examine gait function pre- and posto...
04/17/2026
Sandal season is approaching… are your feet ready? 👀
If you’ve noticed yellowing, thickening, or brittle nails, you’re not alone.
Nail fungus is more common than people think—and it won’t go away on its own.
The good news? Early treatment makes a difference.
We carry options like Tocylen to help support healthier nail growth and improve the appearance of your nails over time.
📍 Stop by if you have questions—we’re here to help.
04/13/2026
Flips, Falls, and Fractures: The Reality of Cheerleading Injuries.
Cheerleading is rising in popularity, with competitive cheer now being recognized as an Olympic sport, possibly leading to an Olympic debut in the near future. These athletes present with issues such as pressure for a quick return, concerns for decreased bone density, and injury patterns unique to t...
04/09/2026
If your heel hurts when you wake up… try this 👇
One of the most common causes of heel pain is plantar fasciitis.
Good news: you don’t need anything fancy to start feeling better.
🎾 Grab a tennis ball:
✔️ Roll your foot over it for 1–2 minutes
✔️ Apply gentle pressure
✔️ Do it daily
Simple, effective, and you can do it at home.
📌 Save this so you don’t forget
04/06/2026
Excess Weight Increases Risk Of Low Back Pain, Researchers Find.
Did holiday treats add a few extra pounds to your frame? If so, your risk for low back pain might have increased, as well, a new study says.
04/01/2026
👣April is Foot Health Awareness Month 👣
And we’re here to remind you: pain is not normal.
Whether it’s heel pain, ankle instability, or just tired, achy feet - those are early warning signs.
The sooner you address it, the easier it is to treat!
📍Don’t wait until it slows you down!
03/30/2026
Ankle Pain When Walking: Causes and What You Can Do.
Most ankle pain can be managed with rest, modifying activities, supportive footwear, over-the-counter pain medication, and other conservative measures. However, some causes may require further treatment.
03/24/2026
🚨Could you have diabetes and not know it?
March 24 is Diabetes Alert day - a reminder that millions of people are living with diabetes undiagnosed.
The good news? Early detection can prevent serious complications.
✔️Take the 60-seconds risk test from the American Diabetes Association (link in bio)
✔️Know the signs
✔️Protect your long-term health
At ROC, we also focus on something many people overlook: your feet.
Diabetes can affect circulation and nerve health early on - sometimes before you even realize something is wrong.
A simple for screening can help catch issues early and keep you moving pain-free.
📍If you have diabetes - or think you might - it’s worth getting your feet checked.
03/23/2026
Non-Surgical Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears.
When the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear are acute, meaning there is a sudden flare-up of symptoms, it may be helpful to rest the shoulder to allow the inflammation of the injury to settle down.
03/16/2026
People as young as 50 can need a hip replacement. Here's everything you need to know about this common surgery.
Around 117,000 people living in England and Wales had a hip replacement in 2024. Although hip replacements are often thought of as a surgery that mainly older people need, reports from previous years show that around 43% of these operations are done in people aged 50 to 69 years old.
03/09/2026
Exercising With Knee Pain: Do`s and Don`ts.
Exercise can often be the last thing on the mind of someone suffering from a chronic knee pain condition. And as research indicates, many people who have degenerative diseases of the knee, such as osteoarthritis, don't get anywhere close to the recommended amount of daily exercise activity that....
03/02/2026
Clinical Challenges in Managing Shoulder Osteoarthritis and Suprascapular Neuropathy.
Chronic shoulder pain is a common and multifactorial condition. Suprascapular nerve neuropathy, although relatively uncommon, may lead to pain, weakness, and muscle atrophy as a result of extrinsic compression, trauma, or inflammation. When it occurs in the presence of glenohumeral osteoarthritis, o...
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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.
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.