On screening of the protein-energy deficiency in the aged patients with proximal femoral fractures

Abstract

The paper analyses the prevalence rate of malnutrition among the patients with orthopaedic diseases based upon the results of examination of 74 aged patients with the proximal femoral fractures who have undergone treatment at the Emergency Care Hospital and the Ufa War Veterans’ Municipal Hospital. The protein status and the content of seralbumin in the aged patients and those younger than 60 years old allowed identifying the maximum decrease in the level of seralbumin in the aged patients that directly correlated with the decrease in the patients’ body weight. As reported, against the hypoalbuminemia, the injury and the blood loss in the area of the fracture, the defence attitude and the embarrassment of ventilation has caused metabolic decompensation that appeared to have a detrimental effect on the treatment results.