The PHILOS plate is used in the management of fractures of the proximal humerus. 22 year old male patient presented with an alleged history of trauma and severe pain and inability to move the left upper limb. X–ray of the left arm was taken which showed a fracture of the proximal humerus classified as Neer 2 part fracture. Patient was treated surgically with PHILOS plate after satisfactory reduction was achieved under C–arm.