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Colles' wrist fracture - Prevention
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Alternative Names
Transverse wrist fracture; Dinner-fork deformity of the wrist
Prevention:
Exercise to slow or prevent problems with the muscles, joints, and bones.
Eat a
well-balanced diet
with adequate amounts of calcium.
Remove any obstacles that may cause a person to trip or fall (such as loose rugs).
Install railings or use aids such as a cane or walker to help prevent falls.
Colles fracture
Reviewed last on: 9/21/2006
Jeffrey Kauffman, MD, Sacramento Knee and Sports Medicine, Sacramento, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.