Christopher S. Klifto
Experienced in Arthritis

Dr. Christopher S. Klifto

General Surgery | Orthopedics
Duke Health
North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic
3609 SW Durham Dr, 
Durham, NC 
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Experienced in Arthritis
Duke Health
North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic
3609 SW Durham Dr, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

I am an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in upper extremity conditions. My focus is on treating orthopaedic issues related to the shoulder and elbow, including arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, labral tears, frozen shoulder, sports injuries, fractures, tendon injuries, and cubital tunnel syndrome. I offer both conservative and surgical treatment options, collaborating with each patient to determine the best plan of care based on their individual goals. My expertise includes various shoulder surgeries such as reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, anatomic shoulder arthroplasty, and shoulder hemiarthroplasty, as well as procedures like rotator cuff repair, shoulder labral reconstruction, and shoulder arthroscopy. Additionally, I address upper extremity fractures, including those of the shoulder, clavicle, humeral shaft, and elbow. My personal experience with injuries has shaped my approach, allowing me to empathize with patients and treat them with compassion and respect. I am actively involved in research, with a specific focus on the shoulder. The collaborative research environment at Duke Health is unparalleled, and I find great satisfaction in helping patients regain their desired level of activity.

Dr. Klifto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Hypermobile Joints, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 198 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 12 articles in the study of Arthritis.

Specialties
General Surgery
Orthopedics
Licenses
Hand Surgery in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery Of The Hand
Fellowships
Hand and Upper Extremity, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases
Hospital Affiliations
Duke Regional Hospital
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic
3609 SW Durham Dr, Durham, NC 27707

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


198 Total Publications

Hospital, regional, and policy-level variations in shoulder arthroplasty prices: a Nationwide database study.
Hospital, regional, and policy-level variations in shoulder arthroplasty prices: a Nationwide database study.
Journal: JSES reviews, reports, and techniques
Published: December 16, 2025
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