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Dr. Christopher Houdek, DO
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 44
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Dr. Christopher Houdek, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Hickory, NC.
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Dr. Christopher Houdek, DO

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 44
Hickory, NC
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Houdek, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Hickory, NC.

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Dr. Houdek graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Christopher Houdek, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Hickory, NC and has 19 years experience. Dr. Houdek currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center and Iredell Memorial Hospital. Dr. Houdek has experience treating conditions like Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder, Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Houdek's office accepts new patients. Dr. Houdek is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Meniscectomy
Knee Arthroscopy
Shoulder Bursitis
Meniscus Tear
Knee Ligament Tears
Chondromalacia
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Rotator Cuff Surgery
AC Joint Injury
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Bursitis
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Glenoid Labrum Tear
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Steroid Injection
Foot Sprain
Genu Varum
Osteoarthritis
Foot Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Somatic Nerve Block
Peripheral Nerve Block
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Radiculopathy
Knee Sprain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Femur Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Chronic Neck Pain
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Neuroplasty
Hip Fracture
Patellar Disorders
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Limb Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Ankle Fracture
Gait Abnormality
ACL Surgery
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Release
Fibular Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Meniscus Surgery
Baker’s Cyst
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fat Embolism
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Infection
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteomyelitis Non-Chronic
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Fusion
Synovial Biopsy
Total Shoulder Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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  • Blue Network L
  • Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
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Jan 06, 2026
Dr. Houdek takes his time to explain a patient’s options and to answer any questions. You feel like he cares about the best outcome for his patients.
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Houdek, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Houdek's profile.

Dr. Houdek frequently treats the following conditions: Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder, Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Houdek, DO is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center and Iredell Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Houdek, DO holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2007
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC

  • Iredell Memorial Hospital

    557 Brookdale Dr, Statesville, NC

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