Abstract
BackgroundAlthough rare, pediatric proximal humerus fractures may coexist with glenohumeral dislocations. Most of these injuries are Salter -Harris type of injuries. The treatment usually consists of closed or open reduction and k- wires fixation. The caseIn this case report; a 10-year-old girl presented with a rare traumatic humeral surgical neck fracture with a posterior shoulder dislocation that was treated by closed reduction and flexible intramedullary nailing. ConclusionPediatric humerus fracture dislocations are rare. Treatment should keep in mind preservation of the growth plate.
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