The musculoskeletal system is responsible for the structure of the body and the ability to have purposeful movements

  The musculoskeletal system is responsible for the structure of the body and the ability to have purposeful movements. Musculoskeletal injury and disease affect a large swath of the population and become increasingly prevalent in older adults. What are the short-term and long-term pathophysiological consequences of a fracture? How might the fracture type influence the risk of complications and time to recovery?