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Nutritional optimization for older adults undergoing hip fracture surgery: a randomized controlled pilot trial.

PubMed / OTA Int · 2026-09-09 · By Jodoin Z, Almeida G, Allegretti AL, et al. · OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma

A randomized controlled pilot trial examined whether nutritional optimization improves outcomes in older adults undergoing hip fracture surgery. The study, published in OTA International, investigated perioperative nutritional interventions in this population, which commonly presents with malnutrition and faces elevated complication risks. Findings from this pilot may inform future larger trials relevant to multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams, including physical therapists managing postoperative recovery.

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