Your diet may determine if your hip surgery succeeds
NCT ID NCT07159945
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 1,296 patients who had surgery for a broken hip (intertrochanteric fracture). Researchers used three different nutrition scores to see if poor nutrition was linked to the metal implant failing. They found that a simple blood test-based score (CONUT) was the best predictor. The goal is to create a tool that helps surgeons identify at-risk patients before surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify patients at higher risk of fixation failure after hip fracture surgery, allowing for better pre-surgery nutrition planning.
What could go wrong
This is a retrospective study, not a controlled trial, so it can show links but not prove cause and effect. The model needs to be tested in future prospective studies before it can be used in practice.
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University
Fuzhou, Fujian, 350005, China