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Preventing Wrist Fracture

To help reduce your chance of getting a wrist fracture, take the following steps:

Do not put yourself at risk for trauma to the wrist bones.
Eat a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D .
Build strong muscles to prevent falls and stay agile.
Wear proper padding and safety equipment when participating in sports or activities.

RESOURCES:

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
http://www.aaos.org /

The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
http://www.sportsmed.org /

CANADIAN RESOURCES:

Canadian Orthopaedic Association
http://www.coa-aco.org/

Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation
http://www.canorth.org/

References:

Colles’ wrist fracture. Medline Plus website. Available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000002.htm . Accessed October 13, 2005.

Distal radius fracture. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons website. Available at: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00412 . Updated August 2007. Accessed July 11, 2008.

Last reviewed November 2008 by John C. Keel, MD

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Talk about it in the:
Wrist Fracture Support Group

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