<unk>  refers to a<unk> tic injury that occurs to an elderly person. People around the world are living longer than ever. In developed and underdeveloped countries, the pace of population aging is increasing. By 2050, the world's population aged 60 years and older is expected to total 2 billion, up from 900 million in 2015. While this trend presents opportunities for productivity and additional experiences, it also comes with its own set of challenges for health systems. More so than ever, elderly populations are presenting to the Emergency Department following<unk> tic injury. In addition, given advances in the management of chronic illnesses, more elderly adults are living active lifestyles and are at risk of<unk> tic injury. In the United States, this population accounts for 14% of all<unk> tic injuries, of which a majority are just mainly from falls.<unk>  is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality across all age groups, however,<unk>  populations are unique compared to younger counterparts in the amount of existing health issues and inherent risk of disability and death. As a whole, older populations are more vulnerable to<unk>  from minor mechanisms of injury and less able to recover following injury. At the same time, medications to manage existing chronic conditions and co-morbidities may negatively affect older adults’ physiological responses to<unk> tic injuries and increase the risk for complications later on.
Geriatric trauma
Major trauma
Hospitalism
Pediatric concussion
Substance intoxication
Acquired brain injury
Sports injury
Barotrauma