Can an infected hip prosthesis be treated with just six weeks of IV antibiotics?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18856257
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Abstract

Six weeks of IV antibiotics may suffice for treating an infected hip prosthesis in selected scenarios, but treatment should be tailored to the patient's needs and pathogen characteristics.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Orthopedic Infections and Treatments Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
4 March 2026
Language
EN