Fractures of old age are fractures occurring in persons with low resistance of osseous tissue due to diseases such as osteoporosis. The most common osteoporotic fractures are fractures of the spine, proximal femur, distal radius as well as some diaphyseal fractures seen by orthopaedic surgeons. The research on the basis of domestic and foreign literature and the results of their observations are presented as well as the principles of epidemiology for the identification and treatment of age-related fractures. Almost half of falls in old age lead to injuries which are often the cause of hospitalization. Falls are a major cause of disability and the fifth most frequent cause of death in people over 75 years. Treatment of age-related fractures should ensure the possibility of prompt return of the patient to independent movement and performing daily activities.