ABSTRACT
A 72-year-old man attends the emergency department following a fall. He reports that whilst walking from the living room to the kitchen, he tripped on the corner of the rug and fell forwards onto his knees. He denies sustaining any head injury but does complain of pain over his left wrist. This is his third hospital attendance with a fall in the past month. He has no significant past medical history and takes no regular medications. The patient is a retired painter and decorator, he lives alone and has no package of care. He does not drink alcohol regularly and is an ex-smoker with a 30-pack year history.
