How Do Older Patients with End-Stage Osteoarthritis of the Hip Eat Prior to Hip Replacement? A Preliminary Snapshot That Highlights a Poor Diet

How Do Older Patients with End-Stage Osteoarthritis of the Hip Eat Prior to Hip Replacement? A Preliminary Snapshot That Highlights a Poor Diet

Diet quantity and quality in older adults is critical for the proper functioning of the musculoskeletal system. In view of hip surgery, old patients should consume 1.2–1.5 g of proteins and 27–30 kcal per kilo of body weight daily, and adhere to healthy eating habits. In this analytical study, we st...

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Main Authors: Matteo Briguglio, Paolo Sirtori, Laura Mangiavini, Sara Buzzi, Claudio Cordani, Maria Francesca Zerni, Thomas W. Wainwright, Nicola Ursino, Giuseppe M. Peretti, Giuseppe Banfi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
prevalence study
orthopaedic surgery
total hip arthroplasties
pre-operative care
eating behaviour
dietary habits
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/23/4868

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