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Colles' wrist fracture - Prevention

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.
  • Reviewed last on: 9/21/2006
  • Jeffrey Kauffman, MD, Sacramento Knee and Sports Medicine, Sacramento, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.