Iatrogenic Propagation of Anterior Fracture-Dislocations of the Proximal Humerus: Case Series and Literature Review With Suggested Guidelines for Treatment and Prevention

Anil S. Ranawat, MD, Gregory S. DiFelice, MD, Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, Dean G. Lorich, MD, and David L. Helfet, MD

Dr. Ranawat is Orthopaedic Trauma Resident, PGY-5, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York.

Dr. DiFelice is Director, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Joint Reconstruction, Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, New York.

Dr. Suk is Director, Orthopaedic Trauma Service, University of Florida–Shands Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, and Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Florida, Jacksonville, Florida.

Dr. Lorich is Assistant Director, Orthopaedic Trauma Service, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, and Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York.

Dr. Helfet is Director, Orthopaedic Trauma Service, Hospital for Special Surgery and New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, and Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York.

Anil S. Ranawat, MD, Gregory S. DiFelice, MD, Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, Dean G. Lorich, MD, and David L. Helfet, MD

Dr. Ranawat is Orthopaedic Trauma Resident, PGY-5, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York.

Dr. DiFelice is Director, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Joint Reconstruction, Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, New York.

Dr. Suk is Director, Orthopaedic Trauma Service, University of Florida–Shands Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, and Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Florida, Jacksonville, Florida.

Dr. Lorich is Assistant Director, Orthopaedic Trauma Service, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, and Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York.

Dr. Helfet is Director, Orthopaedic Trauma Service, Hospital for Special Surgery and New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, and Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York.

Anil S. Ranawat, MD, Gregory S. DiFelice, MD, Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, Dean G. Lorich, MD, and David L. Helfet, MD

Dr. Ranawat is Orthopaedic Trauma Resident, PGY-5, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York.

Dr. DiFelice is Director, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Joint Reconstruction, Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, New York.

Dr. Suk is Director, Orthopaedic Trauma Service, University of Florida–Shands Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, and Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Florida, Jacksonville, Florida.

Dr. Lorich is Assistant Director, Orthopaedic Trauma Service, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, and Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York.

Dr. Helfet is Director, Orthopaedic Trauma Service, Hospital for Special Surgery and New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, and Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York.