Abstract:Objective: To evaluate the effect of feeding with a whey protein plus carbohydrate drink on metabolic parameters, general state of the patient and recovery time after knee and hip arthroplasty. Methods: The results of the perioperative period of 60 patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip and knee were evaluated between March and July 2021. All patients underwent hip or knee arthroplasty under spinal anaesthesia. In addition, patients of the study group received the ProvideXtra® Drink 2 hours before surge… Show more
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