Patellar Tendon Shin Bone
Bone - broken; Fracture; Stress fracture
Prevention
- Wear protective gear while skiing, biking, roller blading, and participating in contact sports. This includes helmets, elbow pads, knee pads, and shin pads.
- Create a safe home for young children. Gate stairways and keep windows closed.
- Teach children
how to be safe and look out for themselves. - Supervise children carefully. There is no substitute for supervision, no matter how safe the environment or situation appears to be.
- Preve...
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