Table 3.

Management of an elderly due to a fall

History	Identify the cause of fall and elicit any history of recurrent falls Note the existing medical co-morbidities A detailed drug history Find out the living environment, to identify the risk factors
Physical examination	Assessment of the injuries General examination Functional assessment
Investigations	Appropriate laboratory tests Relevant radiological examination (X-ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound etc.)
Medical management	Physical therapy Pain Control (Oral medications, Regional blocks, etc.) Regulate the ongoing medical treatment, if necessary Splint the fracture
Surgical management	Suturing of the wounds Fractures (e.g. hip) often require internal fixation or replacement Brain injury with significant haematoma requires surgical evacuation