NUtrition and ORal Health in Orthopaedic Surgery

Study of the Relationship Between Dietary Aspects and Oral Hygiene in Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery

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).

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