Colles' fracture
Alternative names:
buckle fracture;
Colles' wrist fracture; transverse wrist
fracture
Prevention:
- Carefully supervise child's play when climbing, skating,
or biking.
- Use wrist guards when involved in skating or biking.
- Teach children how to roll when falling.
Update
Date: 10/08/99
Updated
by: adam.com editorial
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