title: [Fractures of the distal end of the tibia in adolescents ("transitional fractures")].
abstract: Presented are experiences in the treatment of 6 adolescents with fractures of the distal tibial portion. Treatment was conservative in 4 cases and operative reposition and fixation was performed in 2 cases. Functional and anatomic results were excellent in all 6 patients. This type of fractures in adolescents is not known enough.
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Popović
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Popović
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Nikolić
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kosutić
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy
vernacular_title: Prelomi distalnog okrajka tibije u adolescenata ("prelazni prelomi").