Stress Fracture
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Transverse wrist fracture; Dinner-fork deformity of the wrist
Prevention
- Eat a well-balanced diet with adequate amounts of calcium.
- Exercise regularly to slow or prevent problems with the muscles, joints, and bones.
- Install railings or use aids such as a cane or walker to help prevent falls.
- Remove any obstacles that may cause a person to trip or fall (such as loose rugs).
- Use protective equipment during high-risk sports, such as rollerblading.
Women and men over age 50 should ask...
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