Prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition in hospitalized patients with proximal femur fracture: Experience at Hospital Universitari Mutua Terrassa.

Introduction: Malnutrition is commonly associated with elderly patients with femoral fractures. Approximately 50% of hospitalized patients with a femoral fracture are malnourished or at risk of malnourishment. This situation may have a negative impact on outcomes and results for these patients.