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Fractures

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How Can I Prevent Fractures?

To help prevent fractures, follow general safety precautions, including:

  • Always wear a seat belt when riding in a motor vehicle.
  • Always wear the proper safety equipment (helmets and other protective pads) for recreational activities, such as bike riding or contact sports.
  • Keep walkways and stairs free of objects that could cause you to trip.
  • If you have osteoporosis, engage in regular exercise to improve your strength and balance, which may help reduce falls and discuss calcium supplements with you doctor.
Medically reviewed by Tracy Shuman, MD, August 2005.

SOURCES: American Academy of Family Physicians. National Library of Medicine. Jonathan Cluett, M.D, "About.com," Orthopedic Surgery Fellow in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, California. The Mayo Clinic. The University of Iowa Virtual Children's Hospital.

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