Teresa Pareja Sierra, Flavia Lorena Hünicken Torrez, María Carmen Pablos Hernández, Rosario López Velasco, Raquel Ortés Gómez, María Del Carmen Cervera Díaz, Ana Isabel Hormigo Sánchez, Beatriz Perdomo Ramírez, Jesús Mora Fernández, Sonia Jiménez Mola, María Amparo Rodriguez Piñera, Patricia Ysabel Condorhuaman Alvarado, Carlos Sanchez Juan, Juan Ignacio Ramos Clemente, Silvia Veses Martín, Ingrid Rodríguez Manzano, Magali González-Colaço Harmand, María Camprubí Robles, Andrea Martín Aguilar, Pilar Saez Lopez
BACKGROUND: Hip fractures are prevalent among older people, often leading to reduced mobility, muscle loss, and bone density decline. Malnutrition exacerbates the prognosis post surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a 12-week regimen of a high-calorie, high-protein oral supplement with β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HC-HP-HMB-ONS) on nutritional status, daily activities, and compliance in malnourished or at-risk older patients with hip fractures receiving standard care...
April 19, 2024: Nutrients