Although bone is unique in its healing process, that process deviates as we age. A bone is more susceptible to fracture at the onset of changes in the musculoskeletal system due to changes with aging. This is especially serious for elderly people. As we get older, many of our senses begin to depreciate. Among these are balance and vision. Since these declines occur many elderly people fall victim to traumatic falls simply because their depth perception is not the same, their reflexes are not as quick, and their balance is not as effective. However, fractures due to aging can also be the product of previous fractures and loading history. These factors account for the disruption of bone density, as some bones may not have healed correctly from
