Chandrasekhar Sompalli
Orthopedist
36 Devonshire Drive OakBrook Illinois, 60523About
Chandrasekhar Sompalli, MD, practices at Princeton Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Princeton, Illinois. He treats injuries athletes sustain while playing sports, typically in the shoulders and knees. Dr. Sompalli is guided by his father, who is also a surgeon and his main inspiration to practice. An expert in bone and joint trauma, his research papers were selected as the best of the best from trauma associations. Currently, he teaches others on the latest orthopedic treatments available, and is also on staff at the Perry Memorial Orthopedic Clinic, also in Princeton.
Education and Training
Loyola University School of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery- Orthopedic Surgery
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Chandrasekhar Sompalli's Expert Contributions
Can kyphosis be corrected in adults?
yes it can READ MORE
What can an orthopedic doctor do for knee pain?
He can examine your knee, take xrays if needed and give you a diagnosis and treatment plan. READ MORE
How do you get rid of a ganglion cyst on your foot?
You can either have it aspirated with a needle ( fluid removed) or have it surgically removed. READ MORE
Can hip surgery be done with spinal anesthesia?
Yes, most hip replacements or fractures can be done under spinal anesthesia READ MORE
Can you straighten a curved spine?
Only with spine surgery. READ MORE
How long do you need to be off work after bunion surgery?
It depends on the healing as well as what type of work you do. IF it's a minimal walking and more sitting job, then within 1 week. READ MORE
Can having a knee replacement lead to a torn hip labrum?
No. I have never heard of that. Torn Hip labrum can be degenerative ( age related) or traumatic such as a car accident. READ MORE
My 5 year old did a walkover and heard a crack?
Kids can get pars fractures of the spine when doing gymnastics. I would take her to see a pediatric orthopedic surgeon for x-rays of the spine and an exam. READ MORE
I have hand joint pain?
Most likely you have osteoarthritis of your hands which is common with age. Heat and over the counter NSAIDs such as Motrin may help. READ MORE
My girlfriend has pain after her shoulder blade popped?
Popping can be either a tear of the cartilage or a rotator cuff in the shoulder. She needs to see an orthopedic surgeon for examination and a possible MRI of that shoulder. READ MORE
Can chiropractor fix a bad posture?
Sometimes. They can manipulate your back and give you exercises. READ MORE
Dislocated finger?
If you already put it back in place then the answer is no. However, an x-rays can show a small fracture that may have occurred during the dislocation. READ MORE
Right foot injury?
You have severe swelling in your foot and need to have x-rays done asap. You may have a fracture or ligament injury. READ MORE
Leg injury?
I would go see a pediatric orthopaedic hip specialist. You may have a labrum tear of your hip READ MORE
Distal radius fracture?
I would recommend going to see an orthopaedic hand surgeon who will most likely get an MRI to look for ligament injuries in the wrist. READ MORE
Can a bone bruise hide a tear in your knee?
Bone injuries don't hide meniscal tears. You should get a new MRI to eval the cause of the pain. Meniscal tear pain can come and go. READ MORE
About knock knee
I would highly recommend you see a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon to have you child evaluated. READ MORE
Does walking help bad knees that are extremely painful?
You have severe knee arthritis. The only exercise you should be doing are joint unloading exercises such as swimming or stationary bicycling. It looks like you seriously need to consider talking to an Orthopaedic Surgeon about a knee replacement. READ MORE
I have more pain after my knee replacement?
Sometimes if you have arthritis in the hip on the same side as the knee replacement, that can cause referred pain. So I would go have your hip examined and X-rays. If the x-ray is normal, you may have a knee joint chronic infection you will need to get the knee aspirated by your orthopedic surgeon and fluid sent to a lab to rule out infection. READ MORE
Does an elbow brace help with elbow pain?
Without knowing what part of the elbow is painful, inside or outside of the elbow, it's hard to answer your question. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Teaches on Latest Treatments -
Awards
- Alpha Signa Nu
- 1st Place of Research Papers- Trauma Association
Internships
- Loyola University Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, Midwestern Orthopedic Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
What do you attribute your success to?
His Father
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
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