title: A valgus angulation fracture of the proximal humeral epiphysis.
abstract: The case presented illustrates a previously unreported form of valgus angulation of a proximal humeral epiphyseal fracture. For reduction this fracture requires traction and adduction, not abduction, of the arm.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D014143:Traction / Q000379:methods*