Essential Nutrients to Aid Fracture Repair
While a cast plays an essential role in the healing of broken bones, the importance of a well-balanced diet rich in those nutrients known to aid the repair of fractures should not be forgotten. This may not be an issue for many of the people who you provide casting for, but in seniors nutritional deficiencies are more frequent that you may realize. Particularly in frail older adults who report a history of weight loss or poor appetite they may be deficient in a number of key nutrients vital for bone healing.
