Weight Loss in Patients Waiting for Total Hip Arthroplasty: Fiber-Enriched High Carbohydrate Diet Improves Hip Function and Decreases Pain before Surgery

Weight Loss in Patients Waiting for Total Hip Arthroplasty: Fiber-Enriched High Carbohydrate Diet Improves Hip Function and Decreases Pain before Surgery

The impact of obesity on clinical outcomes following joint replacement procedures is resounding. Therefore, multiple strategies to achieve a substantial weight loss before surgery are needed in obese patients. The aim of the study was to test the effect of a fiber-enriched high carbohydrate (FEHC) d...

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Main Authors: Francesca Cannata, Alice Laudisio, Fabrizio Russo, Luca Ambrosio, Gianluca Vadalà, Marco Edoardo Cardinale, Chiara Bartolomei, Gabriella Iannone, Nicola Napoli, Rocco Papalia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
fiber
diet
total hip arthroplasty
total hip replacement
obesity
elderly
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/18/4203

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