Dietary considerations after fracture surgery
Dec 05, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
Dietary precautions after bone fracture surgery mainly include avoiding spicy and irritating foods, maintaining a balanced diet, and ensuring adequate protein intake. Immediately following the surgery, patients should adhere to a light diet, preferably consuming liquid or semi-liquid foods, gradually transitioning to a normal diet. This helps prevent increased burden on the gastrointestinal tract and avoids symptoms such as bloating, nausea, and vomiting.
After bone fracture surgery, dietary considerations mainly include avoiding spicy and irritating foods, maintaining a balanced diet, and increasing protein intake.
1. Avoid spicy and irritating foods: After bone fracture surgery, it is important to avoid hot pot, barbecue, and other greasy or irritating foods. During this period, try not to use spicy seasonings such as chili peppers, Sichuan pepper, or black pepper when preparing meals.
2. Maintain a balanced diet: Ensure a proper balance of meat and vegetables during recovery. It's essential to consume adequate nutrients by including both animal proteins and fresh fruits and vegetables.
3. Increase protein intake: After surgery, it is recommended to eat more high-quality protein-rich foods such as fish, shrimp, eggs, and milk. Adequate protein intake supports bone healing.
Immediately after bone fracture surgery, the diet should be light. It's best to start with liquid or semi-liquid foods and gradually transition back to a normal diet. This helps prevent excessive burden on the gastrointestinal tract and reduces the risk of symptoms such as bloating, nausea, and vomiting.
