Status post fall

What does "Status post fall" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Status post fall" is a phrase used in medical documents to indicate that a person has had a fall in the past. It's a way of noting that the person's current health condition might be related to or affected by this previous fall. The phrase doesn't provide any details about the severity of the fall or the specific injuries that may have resulted from it.

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