Falls are a major health event for older adults, leading to disability and even death. Major risk factors associated with falls include hypertension, diabetes, pain, and multiple medical conditions. Older adults with type 2 diabetes are at higher risk of falling than healthy people of the same age.

X-rays are quite sensitive to bone and joint tissue. Therefore, in cases of suspected bone and joint injuries, X-rays are the first imaging tool needed to look for possible fractures, joint displacements or structural abnormalities on musculoskeletal x-rays, in order to quickly intervene for the patient.