Metabolism and Nutrition Disorder, Orthopedic Disorder
Conditions
Brief summary
This prospective observational study evaluates the relationship between the objective oral health status and the patient reported diet in 64 adult patients undergoing elective major orthopaedic surgery (hip, knee, or spine surgery).
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Association between pre-operative oral health and diet | Day before surgery | Relationship between the objective oral health and the patient reported dietary score evaluated at hospital admission before major orthopedic surgery |
Countries
Italy