Salter Harris I fracture, proximal humerus

Salter Harris I fracture, proximal humerus

This is a Salter-Harris type I fracture, which extends through the growth plate (physis) of the proximal humerus. You can see that the humeral head has slipped off the humeral shaft, like an ice cream from a cone. For a quick reminder of the Salter-Harris classification, click here.