Most fracture patients often have poor appetite and don't want to eat. Elderly patients, people with weak constitution or poor psychological endurance are more likely to occur, especially in a short time after injury or surgery. On the basis of psychological care, more efforts should be made in diet. Rich in nutrition, good in color, smell and taste, and can stimulate appetite. Feed those who have difficulty in moving their arms. Eat more vegetables rich in vitamin C, such as pepper, tomato, amaranth, green vegetables, cabbage, radish, etc., to promote callus growth and wound healing.
According to research, patients with fracture may need to supplement trace elements such as zinc, iron and manganese.
Animal liver, seafood, soybeans, sunflower seeds and mushrooms contain high zinc content; Animal liver, eggs, beans, green leafy vegetables, wheat and bread contain more iron. Cereals, mustard, egg yolk and cheese contain more manganese. One thing is certain, the elderly have fractures due to osteoporosis. While treating fractures, they must actively supplement calcium and vitamin D to assist absorption.