After graduating from Stanford University, Dr. Rochell attended Chicago Medical School and received his medical degree in 1976. He then completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Michael Reese Medical Center. Dr. Rochell developed a special interest in knee surgery and sports medicine and completed fellowship work with Dr. Douglas Jackson at Orthopaedic Research Institute Memorial Medical Center, Long Beach, CA.

Dr. Rochell was an Illinois state champion gymnast, winning the still ring competition in both 1966 and 1967. He continued gymnastics through his college career at Stanford, becoming an All-American. His athletic career combined with his interest in engineering and architecture led him to his career in orthopaedic surgery.

In 1981 Dr. Rochell founded Crystal Lake Orthopaedic Surgery (CLOS). He believes that each patient presents a problem and set of circumstances that may require a unique solution. With this in mind he draws from 28 years of experience and cutting edge technologies that include minimally invasive, total and partial replacements, and bone conserving techniques.

Dr. Rochell now has significant experience with the Signature^TM Total Knee System. Utilizing a preoperative MRI of the knee, hip and ankle, custom guides are developed that optimize implant orientation such that the mechanical axis of the extremity is restored. Not only does this customization allow for a less invasive surgery, but also implies longevity and durability.

The Oxford^TM is a partial knee replacement system that addresses osteoarthritis that may involve only one side of the knee. Having the required FDA certification to use this particular implant, Dr. Rochell now has many patients that have benefited from this minimally invasive procedure. Because there is much less postoperative pain, less bone removal, and restoration of more natural motion, most patients are able to ambulate without any assistance in 2 to 4 weeks with minimal pain and stiffness.

CLOS provides Certified Athletic Trainers to many area high schools and serves the athletic community from children to seniors. Dr. Rochell honors outstanding student athletes and the high schools they represent by donating $2500 to the high school of the Northwest Herald Athletes of the Year.

Dr. Rochell works and lives in this community. In addition to devoting time to his family, including his first grandchild, he participates in skiing/snowboarding, running, mountain and road biking, and golfing.

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