During an NBC5 live segment, Dr. Mark Cohen, hand, wrist and elbow at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, demonstrates how snowboarders can avoid injuries by getting proper instruction, learning falling techniques and wearing wrist guards. Dr. Cohen sees five times more wrist fractures during winter as opposed to summer months.

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