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
Provider Details
Chandrasekhar Sompalli's Expert Contributions
How long does it take for local anesthesia to wear off after foot surgery?
If its just lidocaine then 2 hours and if marcaine then 4 hours. READ MORE
Do you get a cast after foot surgery?
Depends on the type of surgery. For fractures yes, for other types probably just a boot. READ MORE
What causes joint pain in knees and ankles?
Depends on your age. could be arthritis or inflammation. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with ankle pain?
Yes it can. READ MORE
Post ACL reconstruction accident?
Most likely not. An exam of the knee would confirm that. READ MORE
Knee pain?
You need to go and see an orthopedic surgeon and get an MRI to make sure you don't have a meniscal tear. READ MORE
Finger turning black or grey?
Poor blood flow. You need to have it evaluated. READ MORE
How long does it take to walk after spinal surgery?
Depends on the type of surgery. discectomy same day. Fusions maybe longer. READ MORE
Bicep tendon?
You need an MRI of your elbow to make sure your distal biceps tendon is not torn READ MORE
Knee fluid?
take the fluid out and send for several tests for such as crystals ( gout) or bacterial cultures ( infection). You may have synovitis so need to have rheumatoid arthritis ruled out with blood test. READ MORE
Knee problem?
You need to go to the emergency room and have it aspirated ( fluid removed and check for infection). 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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