Metabolism and Nutrition Disorder, Orthopedic Disorder
Conditions
Brief summary
This prospective observational study evaluates changes in resting basal metabolic rate in 51 adult patients undergoing elective major orthopedic surgery (hip, knee, or spine surgery).
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
55 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age ≥55 * Male and female gender * Major elective orthopedic surgery (hip, knee, spinal) * Signature of the informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Inability to follow the study protocol * Neuropsychiatric disease, developmental disorders
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in basal energy expenditure | Day before surgery and first day after surgery | Changes in the basal metabolic rate (kcal) evaluated before and after major orthopedic surgery |
Countries
Italy
Outcome results
None listed