An 86-year-old man falls and is unable to get up.When his son helps him up, he can walk without any pain.What is the likely reason he was unable to get up after falling?

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Lack of muscle strength is the most likely reason that the man was unable to get up after falling. As he was able to walk without pain once helped up, it suggests that there was no major injury such as a hip fracture or stroke. Immobility incontinence and osteoporosis are also possible factors that may affect mobility in older adults, but they are less likely to be the cause of the immediate inability to get up after a fall.

An 86-Year-Old Man Falls and Is Unable to Get Up