How can I prevent a Colles fracture?

How can I prevent a Colles fracture?

Preventing a Colles fracture might not be possible, but you can take certain safety precautions to lower your risk of injury, including:

• Wear a wrist guard when you skate.
• Wear wrist armor when you’re on a motorcycle.
• Stay off ladders and avoid other heights.
• Rearrange your home so that there’s nothing to trip over like rugs or small tables.

Falls aren’t always preventable. Do what you can to protect yourself.