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Pediatric subtrochanteric fractures have been treated historically with intramedullary nailing, sliding hip screw, or pediatric proximal femoral locking plates, which are often based on the fracture pattern or availability of suitable implants. It is desirable to use a technique of fixation that will not only restore the hip biomechanics but also be a stable construct. We present a conventional technique of reduction and fixation of a subtrochanteric femoral fracture in an 8-year-old child using an unconventional implant, namely an adult proximal humerus locking plate, with a successful outcome and no postoperative complications.