As Published on the DePuy Hip Replacement Website

Medicines, weight loss, exercise and hip replacement surgeries are not the only solutions to hip pain problems. Foods that are beneficial also exist and may be relied upon, according to specialists. The treatment for hip pain will vary, depending on the condition of each individual patient. Hip replacement treatments are one of the most critical surgeries. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent warnings to pharmaceutical companies regarding unapproved hip devices. The warnings were especially addressed to Johnson & Johnson’s subsidiary company, DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.

Anyhow, omega-3 fatty acids are not only beneficial for the heart but also for helpful in hip pain relief. Below are list of foods which provides Omega-3 fatty acids. • Cold water• Fatty fish, such as salmon, herring, anchovies, mackerel, sardines, and tuna• Plant and nut oils, such as olive, canola, and flaxseed oils• Leafy green vegetables, such as broccoli and lettuce• Walnuts and pecans• Flaxseeds

“Any processed food, from prepackaged meals that come in a box or a bag to many snack items, should be avoided to reduce inflammation,” says Sandra Meyerowitz, a nutritionist and owner of Nutrition Works in Louisville, Kentucky. This advisory is deemed readily applicable, especially if the food labels list saturated fats, trans fats, or hydrogenated oils.

Additionally, having a diet containing omega-3 fatty acids, whole grains, fruits and vegetables may help you achieve a healthy weight and ease hip inflammation. It has also been known that increasing nutrients that support strong bones lessens risk of fracture.

Several studies also advised men and women to eat foods that contain calcium, vitamins D and K, including milk, dried figs, cheese cod liver oil, broccoli, romaine lettuce, spinach and other green, leafy vegetables.

Consuming a healthy mix of lean protein, complex carbohydrates, and fats high in omega-3 fatty acids may help maintain healthy joints and joint supporting structures, Meyerowitz adds.

"It's important to get seven to nine servings of fruits and vegetables every day as part of a healthy diet. If somebody were to change their behaviors and do that, they'd be taking out some of the other foods that might not be good for them," Meyerowitz says.

Overall, a good hip problem solution is about having a healthy lifestyle and safe treatments or medication. Hip replacement surgery, which has been linked to device problems, may be delayed through living a healthy lifestyle. Hip replacement recall has been implemented by manufacturers like DePuy because mounting consumer complaints against defective hip devices.