Nutritional Supplementation in Geriatric Hip Fractures

Can Complex Carbohydrates and Essential Amino Acid Supplementation Improve Outcomes Following Geriatric Hip Fractures

This study is a randomized controlled trial comparing outcomes between geriatric hip fractures who received a commercially available (XR RecoveryTM, Salt Lake City Utah) peri-operative nutritional supplement for three weeks post-operatively to those who receive standard nutritional counseling. The main question it aims to answer is:

- Does supplementation decrease muscle loss via ultrasound measurements of the cross-sectional area of the rectus femoris of the uninjured leg?

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male or female, aged 65 years or older.
2. Presenting with a geriatric hip fracture (femoral neck, intertrochanteric, or subtrochanteric) requiring surgical intervention.
3. Able to provide informed consent.
4. Expected to survive at least 6 months after surgery, with no terminal illness.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pre-existing conditions that significantly impair mobility prior to injury.
2. Severe renal or liver impairment.
3. Active treatment with investigational drugs or participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days.
4. Inability to tolerate oral nutritional supplementation due to gastrointestinal disorders.
5. Allergies to any components of the nutritional supplement being tested.