fall in elderly patients

• related: Geriatrics

• break hip: worst mortality, more than heart attack

• 2 year mortlality 50%

• end stage mobility dysfunction

• contributions

  • orthostasis
  • decreased muscle mass, nutrition
  • polypharmacy
  • parkinson movement
  • urinary
  • sensory issues

• AMPAC score: 24 points mobility score, if > 20 does not need PT