Preoperative Ascorbic Acid Levels in Proximal Femur Fracture Patients Have No Postoperative Clinical Impact, While Ascorbic Acid Levels upon Discharge Have a Major Effect on Postoperative Outcome

Preoperative Ascorbic Acid Levels in Proximal Femur Fracture Patients Have No Postoperative Clinical Impact, While Ascorbic Acid Levels upon Discharge Have a Major Effect on Postoperative Outcome

Proximal femur fractures show a high prevalence in elderly patients and are associated with an elevated risk of multimorbidity and early mortality. Recovery is impaired by malnutrition and oxidative stress, which is affected by antioxidants such as ascorbic acid (AA). This study monitored AA levels...

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Main Authors: Katharina Hill-Mündel, Johannes Schlegl, Hans Konrad Biesalski, Sabrina Ehnert, Steffen Schröter, Christian Bahrs, Donatus Nohr, Andreas K. Nüssler, Christoph Ihle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
proximal femoral fracture
ascorbic acid
oxidative stress
reactive oxygen species
malnutrition
nrs
mna
geriatric patients
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/1/66

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