[Falls of older individuals: medical assessment].

Falls are one of the most common problems that threaten the independence of older individuals. They usually occur when impairments in multiple domains compromise the compensatory ability of the individual, as is the case for many geriatric syndromes. A number of the physical conditions and environmental situations predispose to falls.

Muscular actinomycosis in the back.

We present an unusual observation actinomycosis involving muscles of the back and probably of one thigh in a patient with pulmonary lesions. The patient was alcoholic and a heavy smoker and his teeth were in very poor repair. Opportunity is taken to review the literature on the rare cases of muscular actinomycosis.