The effects of preoperative oral carbohydrate drinks on energy intake and postoperative complications after hip fracture surgery: A pilot study

Hip fractures represent a major clinical burden for patients. Studies on the effect of preoperative carbohydrate loading before different surgical interventions have shown promising results but not been tested in patients with hip fracture. This study aimed to investigate effects oral drinks postoperative energy intake and incidence complications after fracture surgery. was pilot using quasi-experimental design control group an intervention group. The number affected by more than one complication higher According logistic regression analysis, risk any reduced approximately 50% OR (95% CI) 0.508 (0.23–1.10) IG compared those CG (p = 0.085). result this indicated that can decrease Furthermore, who meet their needs during first three days postoperatively might increase. More research is needed confirm drinks.