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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Hip fractures are common in the elderly, leading to severe functional decline and increased mortality.
  • Malnutrition and sarcopenia significantly impact outcomes and survival rates in hip fracture patients.
  • Rural hospital settings present unique challenges for managing these complex cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate nutritional status, vitamin D levels, and sarcopenia in hip fracture patients.
  • To determine the association of these factors with mortality, hospital stay, and readmission rates.
  • To inform strategies for improving care in rural hip fracture management.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal retrospective study of 124 hip fracture surgery patients in 2021.
  • Collection of sociodemographic, surgical, and nutritional data, including vitamin D, albumin, and BUN.
  • Analysis of relationships between nutritional markers and clinical outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The study included 124 patients with an average age of 89.1 years.
  • A high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (79.7%) and malnutrition was observed.
  • Elevated BUN and low vitamin D levels were linked to increased 30-day mortality (8.1%) and longer hospital stays (10.4 days).

Conclusions:

  • Nutritional assessment is vital for identifying high-risk hip fracture patients.
  • Addressing malnutrition and vitamin D deficiency can mitigate complications and mortality.
  • Improved nutritional strategies are needed to enhance recovery and reduce adverse events in hip fracture care.