The instant invention is a novel method and construct for temporary or definitive minimally invasive treatment of a broken humerus. The method includes the steps of tunneling an elongated (or short) plate having a contoured distal end subcutaneously in the subcutaneous fat layer substantially parallel to the fractured humerus and attaching the ends of the plate to the fractured humerus. The plate remains disposed in the subcutaneous fat layer and away from, but parallel to the humerus once attached to the humerus.
