Trauma centers across the country report falls as one of their more frequent mechanisms of injury. According to the National Safety Council data for preventable injuries for 2022, falls were the #3 cause of cause of death (21%) and the # 1 cause of nonfatal injuries (33%). Fall injuries occur in all age groups. In this presentation we will discuss the impact of falls on the population. Kinematics and mechanism of injury will be examined with a focus on common and hidden injuries. We will conclude by exploring case studies of actual fall patients seen in a NYC Trauma Center. Core: Trauma