Internal fixation of proximal humeral fracture through anterolateral acromial approach. A, Raphe between anterior and middle head of deltoid is developed. B, With axillary nerve protected, plate is slid deep to nerve. C, “Bare spot” on lateral humerus posterior to bicipital groove; plate position here avoids humeral head penetrating vessels. (From Gardner MJ, Voos JE, Wanich T, et al. Vascular implications of minimally invasive plating of proximal humerus fractures. J Orthop Trauma 2006;20:602-607.) SEETECHNIQUE 57.6.