Prepare Your Body. Support Your Recovery.
Nutrition is an important part of preparing for orthopaedic surgery and recovering afterward. Perioperative nutrition focuses on meeting your body’s nutritional needs before and after your procedure, with a plan that supports healing, muscle preservation, and rehabilitation.
Why Nutrition Matters
Poor nutritional status can affect surgical recovery. Identifying nutritional gaps early gives patients an opportunity to prepare more effectively and maintain adequate intake during recovery. Weight and appearance alone do not tell the whole story; appetite, recent weight changes, muscle function, and medical history also matter.
Protein, Amino Acids, and Muscle Preservation
Protecting muscle is an important consideration during orthopaedic recovery. Dr. Jazayeri’s published research explores the role of amino acid supplementation in addressing muscle loss and supporting nutritional status around surgery.
Targeted Nutritional Supplementation (TNS) may be considered when additional nutritional support is needed, alongside meals and a structured rehabilitation plan.
Plan Ahead for Recovery
- Before surgery: Review your usual food intake, appetite, dietary restrictions, and supplements with your care team. Establish a practical nutrition plan before your procedure.
- After surgery: Prioritize consistent nourishment and hydration. Plan easy meals and nutritional support for days when appetite or meal preparation is difficult.
- During rehabilitation: Continue supporting your nutritional needs as you work toward restoring strength, mobility, and function.
Research That Informs Care
Dr. Reza Jazayeri has coauthored publications on amino acid supplementation in orthopaedic surgery and nutritional optimization in spine surgery. This work examines nutritional assessment and targeted interventions as part of comprehensive surgical care.
The Role of Amino Acid Supplementation in Orthopaedic Surgery
Nutritional Optimization in Spine Surgery
Recovery Resources
Explore Xcelerated Recovery® for nutritional education and recovery program information, or use the Muscle Centric Calculator linked on this website to begin reviewing your nutritional needs.
Prepare for Your Procedure
Contact our team to discuss nutrition as part of your surgical preparation and recovery plan.
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