Malnutrition associated with negative outcomes after hip fracture surgery

According to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, malnutrition identified by increasing severity of hypoalbuminemia may be associated with poorer outcomes in the 30 days following hip fracture surgery. 

Source: Orthogate - Latest News - April 9, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Featured Editors Choice News Source Type: news