Dr. Victor M. Romano M.D.
Orthopedist
7411 Lake Street Suite 2110 River Forest IL, 60305Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Romano has been an Orthopaedic Surgeon for more than 25 years. His experience shows when performing Total Joint Replacements, as well as Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopies. Specializing in Sports Medicine, Dr. Romano has cared for athletes of all ages. His innovative approach brings a unique method for identifying the source of the pain which may be different than the presenting symptoms. Treating the source will insure a rapid and full recovery. More on this can be found in his book “Finding the Source.” He brings a specialty in sports and reconstructive procedures including:
· Arthroscopic Surgery
· ACL Reconstruction
· Anterior Total Joint Replacement
· Minimally Invasive & Computer Navigated Total Knee Replacement
· Trauma & Fracture Care
· Bone Health
Dr. Romano is dedicated to taking care of the whole patient and making them well, not just fixing a specific problem. He believes that everything is related and does not want to treat just a shoulder or knee. He is also interested in more natural modalities such as physical therapy, sleep and nutrition for lasting health.
Education and Training
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1984
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Dr. Victor M. Romano M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Do orthopedic doctors treat back pain?
Some general orthopedics will treat back pain, but it may depend on your injury. You may want to see an orthopedic spine specialist. Thank you. READ MORE
Will a heating pad help tennis elbow?
It is usually good for stretching your elbow muscles at the beginning of the day. Try running hot water from the shower on your elbow as you are stretching your wrist downward (towards the palm). At the end of your day or after exercising, massage your elbow where it hurts with an ice cube for about 5 minutes. I’ve found that tennis elbow syndrome is often associated with sub-clinical carpal tunnel and/or cubital tunnel syndromes. Try the the elbow and wrist stretches from my video: https://www.romanomd.com/videos-orthopaedic-surgeons-oak-park-river-forest-elmhurst.html READ MORE
How long does it take to recover from arthroscopic knee surgery?
It typically takes 4 to 6 weeks to forget about your knee after meniscectomy. By two weeks after surgery, you should be doing pretty well. At 50-years-old, I had a meniscectomy. I was on the sidelines covering a football game on Sunday, back to work on Monday seeing patients, and standing all day on Tuesday operating. The type of anesthesia you have also matters. I do all of my knee scopes under local anesthesia with as little or as much sedation that you need. That way you can get up walking right after surgery with no drowsiness or nauseousness. READ MORE
Which is better ankle fusion or ankle replacement?
At 39, it’s more likely better to get a fusion with the intent to convert to an ankle replacement as you get older. There are always caveats to this, which depends on the deformity and other medical problems. That being said, our ankle replacements at getting better and lasting longer. READ MORE
How long is physical therapy after ankle surgery?
It depends on the type of ankle surgery, but we typically recommend 1-2 months of physical therapy READ MORE
Should I see an orthopedist or podiatrist for ankle pain?
I would recommend an orthopedist. READ MORE
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