First-week postoperative caloric intake predicts mortality, complications and functional recovery in elderly patients with hip fracture and compromised nutritional status
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of caloric deficiency during the first postoperative week on 60-day mortality, complication incidence and functional ambulatory recovery in elderly patients with hip fracture who are malnourished or nutritionally at risk. METHODS: A prospective observational study included 120 patients with surgically treated hip fracture aged > 65 years with preoperative malnutrition (Mini Nutritional Assessment - Short Form ≤ 11). Caloric intake was calculated using the Harris-Benedict equation, and patients were stratified into two groups:
Fields of Study & Subjects
Nutrition and Health in Aging
Hip and Femur Fractures
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Health Population and Nutrition
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Volume
- 45
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 3 April 2026
- Language
- EN